P.Raveendaran v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for belatedly paid service gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation of pension at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 05 months of delayed payment in the light of Judgment passed by this Hon'ble Court on

22.01.2025 in W.P.No.1507 of 2025.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 29.08.1992 and retired from service holding the post of Assistant Engineer on 30.09.2025, The terminal benefits were, however, delayed by about five months and only settled on 11.03.2026. Therefore, the petitioner claimed interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 17.03.2026 to the respondent to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits, which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. Page2 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 counsels appearing on either side 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 respondent 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 petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-06-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

¶2The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

¶3The General Manager, Metropolitan Transport Corporation No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. Page4 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. Asi 03-06-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA P.Raveendaran S/o.Late.Mr.A.Perumal, No.272, 5th Street, S.A Colony, Vysarpadi, Chennai - 600 039. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2. M/s. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Rep. by its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3. M/s. Metropolitan Transport Corporation Rep. by its General Manager, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for belatedly paid service gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation of pension at the rate of 6 percentage per Page1 of 5 annum for 05 months of delayed payment in the light of Judgment passed by this Hon'ble Court on 22.01.2025 in W.P.No.1507 of 2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr. R.Naresh Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr. V. Prasad, Government Advocate for R1 Mr.R.Balaji, Standing Counsel for R2 and R3