W.P.No.45190 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.45190 of 2025 1.N.RAVICHANDRAN 2.S.SWAMINATHAN 3.M.PALANISAMY 4.S.IBRAHIM SULTHAN 5.S.R.MURUGESAN ... Petitioners Vs. 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTORm TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD, 37, METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE- 43. 2.THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD, ERODE REGION, CHENNIMALAI ROAD, ERODE- 638 001. 3.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION EPF TRUST, THIRUVALLUVAR HOUSE, ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-2 ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this court. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45190 of 2025 For Petitioners : Mr.N.Palani Kumar For Respondents For R1 & 2 : Mr.M.Murali Vinoth, Standing Counsel O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this court. 2. The case of the petitioners is that are retired employees of the Respondents/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioners is that the respondents settled the retirement benefits belatedly. Hence, the petitioners made representations to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment. However, no action has been taken by the respondents till date. Hence this petition. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45190 of 2025 petitioners’ representations and pass orders. 4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondents 1 & 2 submitted that the representations of the petitioners will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest per annum as per the earlier orders of this Court. 5. Considering the facts of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representations of the petitioners and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioners within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. With regard to interest for the belated payment it will be 6% interest per annum interest from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, the same will carry interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45190 of 2025 6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs. 24.11.2025 Neutral citation: Yes/No (2/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order lok 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45190 of 2025 To 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTORm TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD, 37, METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE- 43. 2.THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD, ERODE REGION, CHENNIMALAI ROAD, ERODE- 638 001. 3.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION EPF TRUST, THIRUVALLUVAR HOUSE, ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-2 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45190 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. lok W.P.No.45190 of 2025 24.11.2025 (2/2) 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis