Madras High CourtWP/33427/2025disposed of

M.Kalamani v. M/S.Metropolitan Transport Corporation

2025-09-03Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-09-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA

1. M.Kalamani W/o. D. Manokaran, No.3, Nivethana Nagar, Pollachi, Coimbatore -642001 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Rep. By Its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 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 herein to settle 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefit to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 09.07.2025 and 20.08.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

D.Soundar Raj G. Balu B. Shoban Babu For Respondent:

Mr.R.Balaji, Standing counsel

ORDER

Mr.R.Balaji, learned Standing counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. With the consent of both the learned counsels, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage. 2.The writ petition is for a mandamus directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefit to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 09.07.2025 and 20.08.2025.

3.The case of the petitioner is that he was working as a Cleaner in the respondent Corporation from 05.09.2005. After completion of nearly 17 years of service, he retired from service as ?Selection Grade Cleaner@ on 30.06.2022. 4.The grievance of the petitioner is that there was a delay in settling the terminal benefits. In view of the same, the petitioner has sought for payment of interest towards the delay in settlement of the terminal benefits. The petitioner

in this regard had made a representation to the respondent on 20.08.2025 Since the same did not evoke any response, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

5.Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. 6Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials available on record, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent Corporation to pay the eligible amount as payable to the petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period in settling the said amount. This payment shall be made within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, it will fetch an interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual realisation. No costs. 03-09-2025 AP Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Rep. By Its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J.

AP 03-09-2025