G.John Russel v. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN G.John Russel ... Petitioner Vs.

Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Rep. By its Managing Director, No. 2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, seeking for an issuance of writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the 6% interest for the belated payment of the petitioner retirement benefits i.e., Provident Fund, Gratuity, E.L. And M.L. Salary, Surrender Leave Salary and all other retirement benefits from the date of retirement to the actual date of payment of retirement benefits to the petitioner and pay the same to the petitioner within the time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.C.Prabakaran For Respondent : Mr.R.Balaji Standing Counsel

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, E.L. And M.L. Salary, Surrender Leave Salary and all other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6% rate of interest within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was retired from service on 31.05.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to him only on 10.03.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted representation dated 20.03.2025 to the respondent 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 submits that in view of the similar order passed by this Court in W.P.Nos.40031, 33742 and 35806 of 2024, 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.

Though there is disputed facts between the parties, taking into consideration of the fact that the representation made by the petitioner is yet to be considered, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay the eligible and admissible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of 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.

In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

03.06.2025 veda Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order To Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Rep. By its Managing Director, No. 2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

veda 03.06.2025