R.Murali (Rtd Staff No 40283) v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the interest on the delayed payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave salary, and commutation, with effect from 01.07.2023, within a stipulated time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as Driver on

01.04.1996 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on

30.06.2023 as Special Grade Driver. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 16.04.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 15.06.2026 to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 1 and 2 would fairly submit that the respondents 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. Page3 of 4

¶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 eligible and admissible terminal benefits 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.

¶6With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-07-2026 (1/3) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP To

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

¶2The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation (Villupuram) Limited, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009.

¶3The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. WPoNo.o27583oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o27583oofo2026 17-07-2026 (1/3) Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Murali ..Petitioner 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, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009. 3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity Earned Leave salary and commutation with effect form 01.07.2023 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court and pass such further or other orders. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner: Mr.Govardhanan for M/s.N.Desinghu For Respondents: Mr.A.Vinothraj Standing Counsel for R1 & R2