M.Palani v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.8482 of 2026

1. M.Palani S/o. Munusamy, No.4/426, 4th Street, Pudu Nagar, Jalladiyan Pettai, Medavakkam, Chennai-600 100

2. G. Dhayalan S/o. Govindasamy, Flat No.34/5, M.G.R. Street, Tiruttani Road, Pinnal Post, Arakkonam Taluk,

3. K. Ashok Kumar S/o. Krishnasamy, No.1/9, Kulakkarai Street, Adaiyalampattu, Ayanapakkam Post, Chennai-600 095 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport, Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2

2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2. Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600002 ..Respondent(s)

Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% to the petitioners for belated payment of gratuity, leave Salary, provident fund and communication of pension amounts, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Sakthivel For R1:

Mr.R.Balaji, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% to the petitioners for the belated payment of gratuity, leave Salary, provident fund and communication of pension amounts, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.

The case of the petitioners is that they joined services in the first respondent/Transport Corporation, rendered more than 25 to 30 years of continuous service and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation between 2018 and 2024. According to the petitioners, interest has not been paid for the delayed payment of the pensionary benefits. Therefore, the petitioners submitted representations dated 13.02.2026 and 19.02.2026 to the respondents seeking payment of interest for the delayed period and

settlement of the differential amounts. Since the same has not been considered, they have filed the present petition.

3.

The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent would fairly submit that the respondents are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amounts. 4.

Heard the learned counsel on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

5.

In view of the above submission made by the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 04-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsd

To

1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport, Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2

2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2. Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600002

P.T.ASHA J.

nsd 04-03-2026