K.Moorthy (Rtd Staff No. 70325) v. The Managing Director

Order This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.05.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed in the respondent-corporation as a Driver on 01.01.2001 and retired from service as Special Driver on 30.04.2019. The monetary benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner has submitted representation to the respondents dated 25.03.2026, requesting them to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page3 of 5

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of interest amount of provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN Page4 of 5 To

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

¶2The Geneal Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vellore Region, Rangapurma, Vellore 632 009 Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SRN 25-06-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA K.Moorthy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhuthareddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram 605 602 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vellore Region, Rangapurma, Vellore 632 009 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the 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 01.05.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr. A.Vinothraja Standing Counsel for R1 &R2