P.Devasigamani v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No.19062 of 2026 P.Devasigamani S/o.Periyasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to sanction and disburse interest at 12% per annum on the delayed payment of EPF, Gratuity and Leave Surrender for the period from 31.08.2025 to 11.03.2026 and pass orders.

For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Balaji For Respondent :

Mr.R.Balalji Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondent to sanction and disburse interest at 12% per annum on the delayed payment of EPF, Gratuity and Leave Surrender for the period from 31.08.2025 to 11.03.2026 2.

The case of the petitioner is that he was employed as SPG Driver in the respondent-Transport Corporation and had retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.08.2025. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 01.04.2026, to pay the interest at the rate of 12% for the delayed period from 31.08.2025 to 11.03.2025. 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 the respondent-Corporation is willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

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

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In view of the submission of the learned Government Advocate, 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 to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In the result, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 05.06.2026 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No : Yes / No ds To:

The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002.

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