WP No. 8455 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 8455 of 2026 M.Pushparaj Special Grade Driver (Retired) Staff No.D25268, PPO, NO.A14512, S/o. Marimuthu, No.291, Nehru Street, T.V. Nagar, Thirumangalam, Chennai-600 040 ..Petitioner Vs The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent Prayer: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.12.2025 and to pay all the retirement benefits including gratuity, P.F. Leave wages, etc., with interest at the rate of 10% for the late payment of gratuity amount and 12% interest for other legal dues. For Petitioner: Mr.S.Ravi For Respondent: Mr.R.Balaji Standing Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8455 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.12.2025 and to pay all the retirement benefits including gratuity, P.F. Leave wages, etc., with interest at the rate of 10% for the late payment of gratuity amount and 12% interest for other legal dues. 2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 21.05.1993 and retired from service on 30.06.2023 as Special Grade Driver at Anna Nagar Deport, Chennai. Despite his retirement, the respondent has failed to pay terminal benefits till date without any reason. Although the petitioner has made continuous representations requesting the settlement of the retirement benefits, the respondent has not yet settled the dues. The petitioner submits that that the respondent is legally obligated to pay the gratuity amount within 30 days from the date of retirement; failing this, the petitioner is entitled to interest on the delayed payment. Due to this delay, the petitioner is unable to meet personal obligations, including his daughter’s marriage. The petitioner has also made a representation on 24.12.2025 to the respondent, but, the same has not been considered till date. Challenging the inaction on the part of the respondent Corporation, the present Writ Petition has https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8455 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to settle the retirement benefits along with interest. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the respondent Corporation to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 24.12.2025 and the terminal benefits shall be disbursed to the petitioner within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-03-2026 Asi To The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8455 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA J. Asi W.P. No. 8455 of 2026 05-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis