V.Thangarajan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA V.Thangarajan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director 390, Pallavan House, Metropolitan Transport corporation, Anna Salai, Chennai 02

2. The President X367 Society Office, 1st floor, 488, 489 Sathguru Complex, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 35 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 and 18.12.2025 pertaining to gratuity balance Rs. 28,313/- with interest to petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. C.Venkatesan For Respondent(s):

Mr. A.Vinoth Raja Standing Counsel R1 Mr. K.Sathish Government Advocate R2

Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 and 18.12.2025 pertaining to gratuity balance Rs. 28,313/- with interest to petitioner."

2. The petitioner worked as a Driver in the 1st respondent corporation from 15.01.1983 to 15.03.1995. The petitioner's case is that his gratuity amount has not been fully settled to him. Therefore, he made a representation to respondents in this regard. Since there is no response the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Considering the limited relief sought in this writ petition, a mandamus is issued. The 1st respondent is directed to consider the petitoiner's representation dated 18.12.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-06-2026 KAN

To

1. The Managing Director 390, Pallavan House, Metropolitan Transport corporation, Anna Salai, Chennai 02

2. The President X367 Society Office, 1st floor, 488, 489 Sathguru Complex, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 35

P.T.ASHA J.

KAN 09-06-2026