S.Vijayalakshmi (Retd)., v. The Managing Director,

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percentage per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.24 to 02.12.25 (18 months) in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, commutation, gratuity and earned leave within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she joined the services of the respondent-Transport Corporation on 25.04.1990 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 02.12.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent on February of 2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page3 of 5

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 26-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN Page4 of 5 To The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Annasalai, Chennai - 600 002. Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SRN 26-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Vijayalakshmi (Retd)., Non ITI Helper-A23911 No.F101, KG Centre Point, Palanjur, Sembarambakkam, Tiruvallur - 600 123. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan House, Annasalai, 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 corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% percentage per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.24 to 02.12.25 (18 months) in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, commutation, gratuity and earned leave within a time frame. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sivaskandavarman For Respondent(s): Ms.V.Jayalakshmi Standing Counsel