WP No. 5229 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 5229 of 2026 R.V.Asokan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salari, Chennai-600 002. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of 18 months in paying PF, Gratuity and Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension, with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this Honble Court. __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5229 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Ms.G.K. Dharshini For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Vinoth Raj Standing Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondent to pay interest amount to the petitioner for the belated payment of 18 months in paying PF, Gratuity and Surrender Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this Hon’ble Court. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.05.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 19.12.2025 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 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5229 of 2026 3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits. 5. 5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 17-02-2026 Index: Yes/No (3/4) Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No UMA __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5229 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. UMA 1.Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salari, Chennai-600 002. WP No. 5229 of 2026 (3/4) 17-02-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis