WP No. 17033 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 17033 , 17034 and 17037 of 2026 P. Sathiyamoorthy -62362 S/o. Palanivelu,, No.589/1, Ellappa Nagar, Abdullahburam, Dusi Post, Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District -631 702 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.17033 of 2026 P. Elumalai -63723 S/o. Perumal, Plot No.2A, S2 Mohalakshmi Homes, Valliyammai Street, Vijayanagar, Medavakkam, Chennai-600 100. ..Petitioner in W.P.No.17034 of 2026 S. Mohan 62159 S/o. Subbarayan, No.45, Salt Road, Marakkanam Village and Post, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District -604 303 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.17037 of 2026 Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram 605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631 552. ..Respondents in all cases https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17033 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 WP No. 17033 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, provident fund, Leave Salary along with the arrears payable on account of 15th wage settlement at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 7 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. no 30766 of 2024 by considering the representation dated 26.03.2026. WP No. 17034 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, provident fund, Leave Salary along with the arrears payable on account of 15th wage settlement at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 9 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. no 30766 of 2024 by considering the representation dated 26.03.2026. WP No. 17037 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, provident fund, Leave Salary along with the arrears payable on account of 15th wage settlement at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 9 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. no 30766 of 2024 by considering the representation dated 18.03.2026 IN ALL CASES For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17033 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 COMMON ORDER The writ petitions are filed for the relief set out below: "directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioners for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, provident fund, Leave Salary along with the arrears payable on account of 15th wage settlement at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the said months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No 30766 of 2024 by considering the representation of the petitioners on various dates." 2. It is the case of the petitioners that they were appointed as Conductors in the Respondent Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. After their retirement, the respondents settled their terminal benefits belatedly after several months, based on last salary paid to them. Therefore, the respondents are legally entitled to pay the interest to the same. While so, the 15th wage settlement was implemented and wage revision was given effect. Therefore, the respondents has to revise the pension, difference in leave salary and gratuity and settle the same. 3. The petitioners had made a representation to the respondents to pay them the interest for the belated period along with the arrears payable on account of implementation of 15th wage settlement with 6% interest. However, the same had not been considered to date by the respondents. Hence, the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17033 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 petitioners are before this Court. 4. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the records. 5. Considering the limited request of the petitioners and taking note of the fact that the petitioners’ representation dated 26.03.2026, 26.03.2026 and 18.03.2026 respectively has not been considered to date by the Respondents, a mandamus, is therefore, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount to the Petitioner for belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary for the delayed period to the petitioners and to pay eligible arrears amount if any, under the 15th wage settlement along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed period within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17033 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. ssa To (In all cases) 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram 605 602. 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631 552. WP Nos. 17033 , 17034 and 17037 of 2026 01-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis