V. Kuppurangan, v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

Order These writ petitions are filed seeking interest for the belated payment of the terminal benefits.

¶2The case of the petitioners is that they were appointed in the respondent corporation on several dates and retired from service on Page5 of 8 attaining the age of superannuation in the year 2025. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners belatedly and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioners had submitted representations to the respondents to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petitions have been filed.

3.The learned Standing Counsel 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 admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page6 of 8

¶6With the above direction, these writ petitions are disposed of. No costs. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN Page7 of 8 To Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd.,

¶4The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 Page8 of 8 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP Nos. 31108, 31111, 31115 & 31119 of 2026 07-08-2026

Page1 of 8 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 31108, 31111, 31115 & 31119 of 2026 V. Kuppurangan ..Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., ..Respondent(s) WP No. 31111 of 2026 A. Palani ..Petitioner(s) Vs Page2 of 8 Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 4. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 31115 of 2026 C. Viveganandan ..Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Page3 of 8 4. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 31119 of 2026 R. Raji ..Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., ..Respondent(s) Prayer in WP.Nos. 31108 & 31119 of 2026: These writ petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the Respondents to settle the interest for the bleated payment of the retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned leave, Provident Page4 of 8 Fund, and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6 percent rate of interest. Prayer in WP.Nos. 31111 & 31115 of 2026: These writ petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the Respondents to settle the interest for the bleated payment of the retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned leave, Provident Fund, Commutation Pension, and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6 percent rate of interest. For Petitioner(s): (In all petitions) Mr. N.Sudhagar Nagaraj For Respondent(s): (In all petitions) Mr. V.Sivalingam Government Advocate R1 Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel R2 & R3