R.Thamaraiselvi v. M/S.Metropolitan Transport CorporationRep. By Its Managing Director

WP No. 106 of 2026IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 08-01-2026CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANIWP No. 106 of 2026R.ThamaraiselviPetitioner(s)VsM/S.Metropolitan Transport CorporationRep. By Its Managing Director, No.1 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.Respondent(s)PRAYER ; This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits of the petitioners husband Late P.Rajendran to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 17.11.2025.For Petitioner(s):Mr.D.Soundar RajFor Respondent: Mr.R.BalajiORDERThis Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits of the petitioners husband Late P.Rajendran to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 17.11.2025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.

106 of 20262. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only after 1.5 years. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations on 17.11.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court. 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 petitioners, 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.