G.Rajan (Rtd Staff No.02159) v. The Managing Director

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA G.Rajan (Rtd Staff No.02159) S/o.O.T.Ganesan, No.122, P.T.Thiyagarajar Street, Perasiriyar Nagar, Orikkai, Kancheepuram District. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21437 of 2026 N.Vijayan, (Rtd Staff No.70603), S/o. Narayanapillai, No.44/A, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Erralacherri Village, Ocheri Post, Nemeli Taluk, Ranipet District. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21438 of 2026 S.Siva (Rtd Staff No.30134) S/o.Subramani, No.83/3, C.C.Road, Kannamangalam, Arani District. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21439 of 2026 R.Ramu (Rtd Staff No.03453), S/o.Rajamanickam, No.11/06, George Pettai, Mettu Theru, Thirupathur District. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21440 of 2026 Page2 of 5 Vs

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhutahreddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 602.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009. ..Respondent(s) Common Prayer: These writ petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.08.2025,

01.03.2025 & 01.06.2025 respectively within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. In all W.P.s: For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing counsel for R1 & R2 COMMON ORDER The writ petitions are filed for the relief set out below: "directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.08.2025, 01.03.2025 &

01.06.2025 respectively within the stipulated time" Page3 of 5

¶2The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioners that at the time of retirement, they were working as "Special Grade Sweeper, Conductor, Foreman and Senior Tradesman" respectively in the respondent Corporation and retired from service on attaining superannuation. The respondents settled their Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave with delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners have made their representations to the respondents to pay the interest for the belated payment of the petitioners' terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the petitioners are before this Court.

¶3Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

¶4Admittedly, the Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to interest on the same.

(a) Accordingly, the Writ petitions are disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of provident fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary with effect from Page4 of 5

01.08.2025, 01.03.2025 and 01.06.2025 respectively within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhutahreddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 602.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009. WPoNos.21437,o21438,o21439oando21440oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. rap WPoNos.21437,o21438,o21439oando21440oofo2026 15-06-2026 Page5oofo5