R.V.Asokan (D16570) v. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd.,

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the respondents to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 18 months in paying PF, Gratuity, Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this court

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondents Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, PF, Gratuity, Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of pension amounts have been settled only after 18 months. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of PF, Gratuity, Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of pension and he has also made representation on 19.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

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

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of PF, Gratuity, Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of pension amounts, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of PF, Gratuity, Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of pension amounts from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the same to the petitioner, 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.

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

20.02.2026

Index :Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order : Yes/No lok

M. DHANDAPANI, J. lok To

1.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002

20.02.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI R.V.Asokan … Petitioner Vs 1.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002 … Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 18 months in paying PF, Gratuity, Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this court For petitioner : Ms.G.K.Dharshini For Respondents : Mr.A.Vinothraj, for MTC