A.Mukthiyar Ahamed v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Mukthiyar Ahamed S/o.Abdul Wahab, No.15/1, Linghi Chetty street Mannady, Chennai-600001.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation(Chennai) Limited Pallavan Illam, Mount Road, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002.

2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust Rep by its Administrator Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 02 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the interest of the belated payment of retirement benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, Earned leave surrender, commutation of pension and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.L.Poovendra Perumal For Respondent(s):

Mr. A. Vinoth Raj for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondents to pay interest amount to the petitioner for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, Earned leave surrender, commutation of pension and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 30.06.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 08.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

17-02-2026 Index: Yes/No (1/2) Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma To

1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation(Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Mount Road, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002.

2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust Rep by its Administrator Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 02

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

Uma (1/2) 17-02-2026