G.Paulraj Staff No 016739 v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the below relief: " directing the Respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time.".

¶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 Conductor, Driver, Tradesman in the respondent Corporation and retired from service. The respondents settled their terminal benefits 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 12% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioners' Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Page3 of 4 Pension. 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, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension 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 the petitioners' Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension 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 Ltd 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 43.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode 638 001.

3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai 2. 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.26219 of 2026 1. G.Paulraj 2. Arulmani 3. G.S.Selvaraj 4. K. Jayaraj 5. P. Mariadominic Giragori 6. S.Prabhakaran 7. M. Subramanian 8. R. Narayanasamy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 43. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode 638 001. 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai 2. ..Respondent(s) 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 for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Senthilkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel for R1-2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, Standing Counsel for R3