R.Mamallan 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 amounts to the petitioner for belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension at the rate of 6% per annum for 15 months of delayed payment in the light of judgment passed by this Court on 22.01.2025 in WP.No. 1507 of 2025.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 04.10.1994 and retired from service as Driver on

31.12.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on

11.03.2026 with a delay of 15 months. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 17.03.2026 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. Page2 of 5

¶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.

¶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 (VPM) Ltd., No.3/137 Salamedu Valudhareddy Post Villupuram District 605602.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Thiruvallur Region Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram District 631552.

¶3The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur House, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o18477oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. Asi W.P.oNo.o18477oofo2026 (2/3) 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. 18477 of 2026 R. Mamallan, S/o.Ram, No.45/18, Bajanai Koil Street, Thandarai, Pattabiram, Thiruvallur District – 600 072. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., No.3/137 Salamedu Valudhareddy Post Villupuram District 605602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Thiruvallur Region Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram District 631552. 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur House Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002. ..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 amounts to the petitioner for belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension at the rate of 6 Page1 of 5 percentage per annum for 15 months of delayed payment in the light of judgment passed by this Honble Court on 22.01.2025 in WP.No. 1507 of 2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr. R.Naresh Kumar For Respondent(s): M/s.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel