Madras High Court
WP/44956/2026 of K.Veluswamy Staff No.J02030 Vs The Managing Director on 10 November 2026
WP No. 44956 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
WP No. 44956 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012597842026}
1. K.Veluswamy
2. R.Valarmathi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-43
2. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode-638 001
3. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF
Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai,
Chennai-2
..Respondent(s)
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this Hon’ble Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.Gurusamy
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Murali Vinodh,
Standing Counsel.
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ORDER
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Murali Vinodh,
WP No. 44956 of 2026 learned Standing Counsel for respondents.
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 petitioners’ terminal benefits, including Gratuity, Provident Fund, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender leave and Commutation of Pension, from the date of his retirement till the date on which those benefits are paid to the petitioners. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 10-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No
WP No. 44956 of 2026 dpa To
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-43
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode-638 001
3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-2
WP No. 44956 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. dpa WP No. 44956 of 2026 10-11-2026