WP No. 31235 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 31235 of 2026 K.Murugan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd Tiruvannamalai Region No.3/137,Salamedu, Valudhareddy post Villupuram-605 602 2. The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust Tiruvallvar House, Pallavan salai Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 percentage per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026 i.e. 284 days on Provident fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, Commuted pension, and other retirement benefits. For Petitioner(s): Ms. D.Nirmala For Respondent(s): Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel R1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31235 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 percentage per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026 i.e. 284 days on Provident fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, Commuted pension, and other retirement benefits.” 2.The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Conductor in the respondent corporation on 21.09.1998 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2025. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 11.07.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.The learned Standing Counsel 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31235 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 4.Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record. 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.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31235 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd Tiruvannamalai Region No.3/137,Salamedu, Valudhareddy post Villupuram-605 602 2. The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust Tiruvallvar House, Pallavan salai Chennai-600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31235 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 31235 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis