K.Rajangam, (Staff No. 7648) v. The Managing Director

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA K.Rajangam, (Staff No.7648) S/o. Krishnan, No. 180, Kottai New Street, Vandavasi Post, Thiruvannamalai - 604 408. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21499 of 2026 K.Thirunavukarasu, (Staff No.A33 046) S/o.Kanagasalam, No.162, Bharathiyar Salai, Sivajothi Nagar, Chidambaram – 608 001. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21500 of 2026 N.Elavarasu, (Staff No.97 DV019) S/o.Natarajan, No.3/82, Main Road, Kunnam, Mettukalingarayanallur, Vaistrapuram, Perambalur – 621 716. ..Petitioner(s) in W.P.No.21502 of 2026 Vs

¶1The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (Chennai ) Ltd., No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

¶2Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Page2 of 6 Rep. by Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai – 600 002. ..Respondent(s) in all cases Prayer in W.P.No.21499 of 2026: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated

19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10% per annum for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement until realization. Prayer in W.P.Nos.21500 of 2026: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated

19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10% per annum for the belated payment of Leave Salary, Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement until realization. Prayer in W.P.Nos.21502 of 2026: These writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated

19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10% per annum for the belated payment of Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Gratuity from the date of retirement until realization. In all W.P.'s For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Gowsik Sundar For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Sivasubramani, Standing counsel for R1 and R2 Page3 of 6 COMMON ORDER W.P.No.21499 of 2026 is filed for the following relief: "directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10% per annum for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement until realization."

¶2W.P.No.21500 of 2026 is filed for the following relief: "directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10% per annum for the belated payment of Leave Salary, Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement until realization."

¶3W.P.No.21502 of 2026 is filed for the following relief: "directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10% per annum for the belated payment of Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Gratuity from the date of retirement until realization."

¶4The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of these writ petitions are set out below: Page4 of 6

4.1. It is the case of the petitioners that they are retired employees of the respondent Corporation who joined service as "Conductor and Driver" respectively. The respondents settled the petitioners terminal benefits belatedly. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation dated 19.01.2026 to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 10% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioners terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the petitioners are before this Court.

¶5Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

¶6Admittedly, the terminal benefits has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to interest on the same.

(a) Therefore, the Writ petition in W.P.No.21499 of 2026 is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement until realization within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(b) The Writ petition in W.P.No.21500 of 2026 is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Leave Salary, Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commutation Page5 of 6 from the date of retirement until realization within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(c) The Writ petition in W.P.No.21502 of 2026 is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Gratuity from the date of retirement until realization 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 Page6 of 6

P.T.ASHA, J. rap To

¶1The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (Chennai ) Ltd., No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

¶2Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai – 600 002. 15-06-2026