Madras High CourtWP/22843/2026disposed of

P.Sankar v. The Managing Director

2026-06-22Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-06-2026

CORAM

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

..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08.05.2026 and consequently sanction and disburse interest on the delayed payment of provident fund, gratuity and leave salary for the period from 31.12.2024 to 11.03.2026, within a time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.Balaji For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Balaji, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08.05.2026 and consequently sanction and disburse interest on the delayed

payment of provident fund, gratuity and leave salary for the period from 31.12.2024 to 11.03.2026, within a time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court."

2. The case of the petitioner is that, after rendering several years of sincere and dedicated service in the respondent Corporation, he had retired from service on 31.12.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 11.03.2026 but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 08.05.2026, requesting to pay interest for the delayed period. 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 they 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 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 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. 22-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, chennai - 600002.

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR 22-06-2026