S.K.Sudhakar (A15219) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.04.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN S.K.Sudhakar ... Petitioner -VersusThe Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2 ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.05.2023 to 12.02.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves, Commutation within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Vijay Priyan For Respondent : Mr.A.Vinoth Raj, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's

Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leave and Commutation.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondent.

3. The respondent may examine the service register of the petitioner and if the payments had been paid with delay, the respondent must pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal. The entire exercise must be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 03.04.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order

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

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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03.04.2025