WP No. 17338 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 17338 of 2026 D.Thillai Govindan DR3431 S/o.Dhanakodi, No.8, Gandhi Nagar, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 401. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (VPM )Ltd No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram District - 605 602. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation within stipulated time of period fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent(s) : Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing counsel for R1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17338 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, Standing counsel for R2 ORDER The writ petition is filed for the below relief: " respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation within a stipulated time frame fixed by this Court." 2. The brief facts which are culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below: 2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner was working as Special Grade Driver in the respondent Corporation and retired from service after attaining his age of superannuation on 30.04.2023. The respondents settled the Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation Amount with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of the petitioner’s Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation Amount. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court. 3. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17338 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 available on records. 4. Admittedly, the Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation Amount has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner is entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation Amount within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa To 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (VPM )Ltd No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram District - 605 602. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17338 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. ssa WP No. 17338 of 2026 01-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis