R.Rajendiran (Rtd Staff No.C15468) v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.07.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 01.10.1997 as a Conductor and retired from service as Special Grade Conductor on 30.06.2025, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 11.03.2026 with a delay of nine months. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 10.04.2026 to the respondents 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 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 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 Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

¶2The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employess' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o18503oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o18503oofo2026 03-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R. Rajendiran (Rtd Staff No.C15468) Son of S.Raman, No.105, Kannapiran Kovil Street, ESSA Pallavaram, Chennai – 600 045. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employess' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of a Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.07.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr. R. Balaji, Standing Counsel