H. Thirumoorthy v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of petitioners'terminal benefits, such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and commuted Page2 of 6 value of pension at the rate of 10 % per annum within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioners is that the petitioners Nos. 1 to 8 and 11 were appointed as Drivers and conductors in the first respondent Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation as Special Grade Drivers, Selection Grade Conductors, and Special Grade Conductors during the period from 2022 to 2025. . However, their terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners only in the year 2021, 2025 and 2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioners had submitted a representations to the respondents on 20.03.2026 and 23.03.2026 seeking payment of interest for the delayed settlement of terminal benefits. Since the said representations were not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 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. Page3 of 6

¶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 eligible and 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.

¶6With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No 2/2 Speaking/Non-speaking order Mrp Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-)Ltd, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Vazhudha Reddy P.O, Villupuram-605 602.

¶2The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-)Ltd, Thiruvannamali Region, Bye Pass Road, Vangikkal, Thiruvannamalai-606 604

¶3The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust 2, Pallavan Salai Chennai-600 002. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o17971oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. Mrp WPoNo.o17971oofo2026 02-06-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA 1. H. Thirumoorthy S/o.C.Harikrishnan, 2. K.Arul S/o.K.Kuppan, 3. P.Kandasamy S/o.Ponnusamy, 4. M.Velayudham W/o.Munusamy, 5. A.Jayakumar S/o.Arugakeerthi, 6. G.Selvaraj S/o.Govindasamy, 7. P.Venkatesan S/o. Paavadai, 8. T.Ramajayam S/o. Thoppalan. 9. R.Selvi W/o.D.Ramadoss. 10. R.Muthu S/o.Ramasamy. 11.T.Subramanian S/o. Thangavel. Page1 of 6 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-)Ltd, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Vazhudha Reddy P.O, Villupuram-605 602. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-)Ltd, Thiruvannamali Region, Bye Pass Road, Vangikkal, Thiruvannamalai- 606 604 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Trust 2, Pallavan Salai Chennai- 600 002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay 10 % interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave Salary, P.F and Commutation of pension amount to the petitioners. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.T Varadarajaulu For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel for R1 and R2