V. Krishnmoorthy v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V. Krishnmoorthy ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., No.12, Rama Krishna Street, Salem - 636007.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees' Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent to the petitioner for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and commutation of pension amounts within a time framed. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Sakthivel For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Balaji for R1

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent to the petitioner for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and commutation of pension amounts to the petitioner.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 01.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 24.12.2025 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.

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

5. 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.

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

12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN To

1. The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., No.12, Rama Krishna Street, Salem - 636007.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees' Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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