H.Chandrasekaran v. Metropolitan Transport Corporation

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN H.Chandrasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

M/s. Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.

... Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to settle a sum of Rs.1,82,546/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 18.04.2025 and 09.06.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Soundar Raj For Respondent : Mr.Vinoth Raj, Standing Counsel ***** 1/4

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus to direct the respondent herein to settle a sum of Rs.1,82,546/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 18.04.2025 and 09.06.2025.

2. It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner had voluntarily retired from the services of the respondent on 30.06.2023 as Senior Tradesman, and made a representations dated 18.04.2025 and 09.06.2025 to the respondent seeking to settle a sum of Rs.1,82,546/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits, there was no response for the same.

3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent would fairly concede that in view of the similar orders 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.

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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 respondent to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum 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, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

20.06.2025 kv Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order To The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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