N.Ravi v. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI N.Ravi Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Metropolitan Transport corporation Ltd., Rep by its Managing Director No.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002 2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

Respondent(s) PRAYER; Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 17 months in paying PF Gratuity, Surrender Leave salary and commuted Value of pension, at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within a stipulated time. For Petitioner(s):

Ms.G.K.Dharshini For Respondent:

Mr.A.Vinothraj R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 17 months in paying PF Gratuity,

Surrender Leave salary and commuted Value of pension, at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within a stipulated time.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation 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.

23-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.Rep by its Managing Director Metropolitan Transport corporation Ltd., No.2, Pallavan salai Chennai-600 002 2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar Illam Pallavan Salai Chennai-600 002

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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