WP No. 31949 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP No. 31949 of 2026 S.Sandhanaraja Sr.Supt-st.No.-12695 (retired) ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region 3/137 Salamedu, Valuthareddy Post Villupuram 605602. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits namely such as Provident Fund amount, Gratuity amount, Commutation of Pension amount and Leave Salary amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for the period from (31.05.2025) the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time frame and pass. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31949 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): V.S.Jagadeesan For Respondent(s): M/S.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel (for R1) Mr.C.S.K.Satish (for R2) ORDER Heard V.S.Jagadeesan, learned counsel for the petitioner and M/s.S.Pavithra, learned Senior Counsel for the first respondent and Mr.C.S.K.Satish, learned counsel for the second respondent. 2. With the consent of both the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 3. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD). No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.08.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021. 4. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is disposed of and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner’s terminal benefits, including Provident Fund amount, Gratuity amount, Commutation of Pension amount and Leave Salary, from the date of his retirement till the date on which those benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31949 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 direction as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No skr To 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region 3/137 Salamedu, Valuthareddy Post Villupuram 2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31949 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. skr WP No. 31949 of 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis