M.Paranthaman v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9% per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 27.05.1991 as a Driver and retired from service as Special Grade Driver on 30.04.2025, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 11.03.2026 with a delay of 315 days. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 9% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 20.03.2026 to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits, which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent 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. Page2 of 5

¶4Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side 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 petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-06-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605602.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore 632009. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o18220oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. Asi W.P.oNo.o18220oofo2026 (2/2) 03-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 18220 of 2026 M. Paranthaman, (Pay Roll No. 06987 and PPO No.4755) Son of P. Munisamy, No.33, Pudhumanai New Street, Gouthampet, Gudiyatham & Taluk, Vellore District – 632 602. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore 632009. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of a Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 percentage per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.Manoj Kumar For Respondent(s): M/s.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel