R.Krishnamoorthy v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the below relief: " directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, leave Salary and Commutation amount to the petitioners".

¶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 they were working as Driver and Conductor and retired from service. The respondents settled the terminal benefits of the petitioners with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation 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 Page3 of 4 response, the petitioners are before this Court.

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

¶4Admittedly, the terminal benefits has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of Gratuity, leave Salary and Commutation amount to the petitioners within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is ordered. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 401.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore-607 002.

3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. 29-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.26001 of 2026 1. R.Krishnamoorthy S/o.Ramasamy, No.285, Ambedkar Nagar, Suriyaman Kalam, Kizhmankudi, Buvanagiri, Cuddalore District- 608 501. 2. S.Sasikumar S/o.V.Sowrirajulu, No.245, Main Road, Virupachi and Po, Kurignchipatti TK, Cuddalore District- 607 302. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram- 605 401. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore- 607 002. 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, leave Salary and Commutation amount to the petitioners. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Karkkivelan For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel for R1-2