S.Selvam (Retd) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.12.2025 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest at 12% per annum on the delayed disbursement of EPF, EGF and Leave Surrender benefits for the period from 30.11.2023 to August 2025; direct the respondent to pass appropriate orders within a time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Balaji For Respondent : Mr.R.Balaji, Standing Counsel for (MTC) 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to pay interest at 12% per annum on the delayed disbursement of EPF, EGF and Leave Surrender benefits for the period from 30.11.2023 to August 2025 within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2023, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only in the month of August 2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 18.11.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which did not evoke any response from the respondent so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of 2/4

the petitioners, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits, failing which, the respondent would be liable to pay interest at the rate of 10% from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits.

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

04.12.2025 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking order Nhs To The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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