M/S.Metropolitan Transport Corporation v. M/S.State Express Transport Corporation

Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondents to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the 8 members of the petitioner Association."

2.The case of the petitioner association is that 8 members of its association were appointed in the respondent corporation between the years 1985 and 1999 and they have retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to them belatedly and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the members of the petitioner association had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 31.03.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page3 of 5

3.The learned Standing Counsel for respondents 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.

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

5.In 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 members of the petitioner association within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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¶1M/S.State Express Transport corporation Rep. By Its Managing Director, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

¶2M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VILLUPURAM) LTD., Rep. by its Managing Director No.3/137 Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post Villupuram 605602.

¶3M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust Rep. By Its Administrator No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002. Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. KAN 17-06-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Cum other Transport Corporation Pensioners Welfare Association Rep. by its President 15, G-3 A Block Mahaveer Apartment ECR, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/S.State Express Transport corporation Rep. By Its Managing Director, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002. 2. M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VILLUPURAM) LTD., Rep. by its Managing Director No.3/137 Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post Villupuram 605602. 3. M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust Rep. By Its Administrator No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the 8 members of the petitioner Association herein as per the list enclosed herein, by considering their individual representation dated 31.03.2026. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. D.Soundar Raj For Respondent(s): Mr. S.Sivasubramani Standing Counsel