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N.Sethuraman v. The Managing Director

2026-06-19Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA N.Sethuraman ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.04.2026 and consequently, sanction and disburse interest on the delayed payment of provident fund and gratuity for the period from 31.07.2025 to 16.03.2026, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.Balaji For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.04.2026 and consequently, sanction and disburse interest on the delayed payment of provident fund and gratuity for the period from 31.07.2025 to 16.03.2026 within a time framed to be fixed by this Court.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation and retired from service on 31.07.2025. The terminal benefits were, however, delayed by about seven months and only settled on 16.03.2026. Therefore, the petitioner claimed interest at the rate of 12% on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 30.04.2026 to the respondent to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits, which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submit that the respondent is 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 counsels appearing on either side 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 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 of the petitioner, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

19-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VKR To The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002.

P.T.ASHA, J.

VKR 19-06-2026