Madras High CourtWP/21929/2026disposed of

A.Pushpa Reena v. The Managing Director

2026-06-17Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A.Pushpa Reena ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd, No.2, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondent to pay terminal benefits such as Gratuity and P.F. with interest to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. T.Karkkivelan For Respondent(s):

Mr. A.Vinothraj Standing Counsel Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondent to pay terminal benefits such as Gratuity and P.F. with interest to the petitioner."

2. The petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation on 21.03.2000. He died on 06.10.2024. The petitioner would submit that after his death, the respondent did not settle terminal benefits such as gratuity and PF. Therefore, in this regard the petitioner sent a representation dated 16.04.2026. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 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 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd, No.2, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

P.T.ASHA J.

KAN 17-06-2026