B.Premavathy v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the respondents to pay interest amount for the total sum of Rs .16,88,856/- belatedly settled towards the Provident fund, Service Gratuity and Leave salary of the deceased employee to the petitioner at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 22 months of delayed period in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble court on 23.10.2024 in WP.No. 30766 of 2024 within the time limit that may be framed by this Honble court."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that, after rendering several years of service in the respondent Transport Corporation, her husband died in harness on

14.05.2021. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner belatedly and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 25.04.2026, to pay 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 would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the Page3 of 5 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 admissible and eligible terminal benefits from the date of death of the petitioner's husband till the date of actual disbursement to 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. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page4 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram 605 602

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu state Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., Vellore Regional office, Rangapuram, Vellore 632 009 17-07-2026 Page5 of 5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA B.Premavathy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram 605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu state Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., Vellore Regional office, Rangapuram, Vellore 632 009 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amount for the total sum of Rs .16,88,856/- belatedly settled towards the Provident fund, Service Gratuity and Leave salary of the deceased employee to the petitioner at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 22 months of delayed period in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble court on 23.10.2024 in WP.No. 30766 of 2024 within the time limit that may be framed by this Honble court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel for R1 & R2.