M/S. Metropolitan Transport Corporation v. M/S. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M/s. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Cum other Transport corporation Pensioners welfare Association, Rep.by its President.

15, G-3, A Block, Mahaveer Apartment, ECR, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 6000041.

..Petitioner(s) Vs M/s. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Rep.by its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

..Respondent(s) This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Respondent herein to settle 6 % interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the 36 members of the petitioner's association herein as per the list enclosed herewith by considering their individual representation dated 19.03.2026. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. D. SOUNDAR RAJ, For Respondent(s):

Mr. A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondent to pay 6% interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the 36 members of the petitioner's association by considering their individual representation dated 19.03.2026.

2. The petitioner association represents 36 retired employees of the respondent corporation, who retired as drivers, conductors and technical workers during the years 2022 to 2025. Though their retirement benefits were eventually settled, there was a considerable delay in payment and no interest was p aid for the delayed period. The members submitted individual representations dated 19.03.2026 seeking payment of 6% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits. As the representations were not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.

The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents would fairly submit that the respondents 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 respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of eligible and admissible terminal benefits for the period of delay, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits, to the members of the petitioner association, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP To The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

P.T.ASHA, J.

MRP 10-06-2026