WP/43240/2026 of R.Gnanamoorthy Vs The Managing Director on 29 October 2026

ORDER

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.A.Vinoth Raj, learned Standing Counsel for respondents.

2. With the consent of both the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

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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 Gratuity, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension, 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 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. 29-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dpa To The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)Limited No.3/137,Salamedu Vazathareddy villupuram-605 602

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. dpa WP No. 43240 of 2026 29-10-2026