Madras High CourtWP/11015/2026disposed of

V.Rajamani (C50579) v. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd.,

2026-03-24Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA V.Rajamani (C50579) ..Petitioner(s) Vs Metropolitan Transport corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai 02 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 22 months in paying PF and Gratuity at the rate of 12 % per annum within a specified time as may be fixed by this court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondent(s):

Ms. Jayalakshmi Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following order: "To direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 22 months in paying PF and Gratuity at the rate of 12 % per annum within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court".

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Conductor in the respondent corporation on 21.01.1998 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.10.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 25.08.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 06.02.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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

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

5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal

benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To Metropolitan Transport corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai 02

P.T.ASHA, J.

KAN 24-03-2026