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M.S.Renuka v. The Greater Chennai Corporation

2026-02-06Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.S.Renuka ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Greater Chennai Corporation Rep by its Commissioner, Chennai- 600 003.

..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the death Cum Retirement Gratuity and other terminal benefits at the rate of 10 percent per annum from the date of the petitioners retirement viz. 30.06.2022 till the actual date of payment. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Srinivasa Murthy For M/s.Row And Reddy For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.C.Manibharathi Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the death Cum Retirement Gratuity and other terminal benefits at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of the petitioner's retirement viz. 30.06.2022 till the actual date of payment.

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 30.06.2022, however, the Death cum Retirement Gratuity and other terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 24.04.2023 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 @ 10% 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 twelve 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.

06-02-2026 Index: Yes/No (3/3) Speaking/Non-speaking order UMA To The Greater Chennai Corporation Rep By Its Commissioner, Chennai- 600 003.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

UMA (3/3) 06-02-2026