Madras High CourtWP/106/2026disposed of with direction

R.Thamaraiselvi v. M/S.Metropolitan Transport Corporation

2026-01-08Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Thamaraiselvi Petitioner(s) Vs M/S.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Rep. By Its Managing Director, No.1 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

Respondent(s) PRAYER ; This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits of the petitioners husband Late P.Rajendran to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 17.11.2025. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Soundar Raj For Respondent:

Mr.R.Balaji

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits of the petitioners husband Late P.Rajendran to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 17.11.2025.

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 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only after 1.5 years. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations on 17.11.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsels 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 the petitioners, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

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

08-01-2026

rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To M/S.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Rep. By Its Managing Director, No.1 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

rli 08-01-2026