V.B.Ravikumar-A50706 v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP Nos. 7083 and 7084 of 2026 V.B.Ravikumar C.Ramamoorthy Petitioner in WP.No.7083 of 2026 Petitioner in WP.no.7084 of 2026 Vs

¶1The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002

2.The Senior Deputy Manager (HRD) Metropolitan Transport Corporation (chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002 Respondents in both the writ petitions PRAYER in

WP No. 7083 of 2026;

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to pay interest amount to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Provident Fund, Service Gratuity and Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 22 months of delayed payment in the light of the Judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024. PRAYER in

WP No. 7084 of 2026;

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to pay interest amount to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Provident Fund, Service Gratuity and Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the Judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024. For Petitioner(s): M/S. N.Ishak in both the writ petitions For Respondent: Mr.A.Vinothraj in both the writ petitions COMMON ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a directions to the Respondents to pay interest amount to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Provident Fund, Service Gratuity and Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the Judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024.

¶2It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations to the respondents 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.

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

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioners 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.

¶5Accordingly, both the Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002

2.The Senior Deputy Manager (HRD) Metropolitan Transport Corporation (chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP No. 7083 & 7084 of 2026 27-02-2026