WP No. 18505 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 18505 of 2026 J. Chezhiyan (Rtd Staff No.D16082) Son of Jeevarathinam, No.9, Rajangam Street, V.O.C.Nagar, Pammal, 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18505 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr. R. Balaji, Standing Counsel 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. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 15.05.1994 as a Driver and retired from service as Special Grade Driver 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18505 of 2026 3. The 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. 4. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side 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 petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-06-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18505 of 2026 To 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. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18505 of 2026 P.T.ASHA, J. Asi WP No. 18505 of 2026 03-06-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis