WP No. 11843 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 11843 of 2026 V. Ravichandran, Driving Instructor, SR 2129, S/o.Vadivelu, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing DIrector, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram District - 605 602. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District - 607 002. ..Respondent(s) This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of gratuity, P.F, leave salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Pavithra, SC, TNSTC(Villupuram) __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 11843 of 2026 ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondents to pay him the interest for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and commuted value of pension at the rate of 10% per annum within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a driver in the 1 st respondent-Transport Corporation on 25.11.1988 and retired from service as Driving Instructor on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.06.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 02.12.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 20.02.2026, to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 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. 4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 11843 of 2026 5. In 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 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. In the result, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 30-03-2026 Index: Yes/No 2/2 Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MRP To 1. The Managing DIrector, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, salamedu, villupuram, Villupuram District - 605 602. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District - 607 002. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 11843 of 2026 P.T.ASHA, J. MRP WP No. 11843 of 2026 2/2 30-03-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis