WP/12358/2026 of P.JUSTIN Vs M/s. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT

WP No. 12358 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 12358 of 2026 P.Justin S/o. M. Palayan, No.4/225, Veyauthan Nagar, Sreenivasapuram, Iyyappanthangal, Mangadu Post, Chennai-600 122 ..Petitioner(s) Vs M/s. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT Rep. By its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents herein to settle 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retir ement benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 10.02.2026 and 24.03.2026 For Petitioner(s): M/S. D.Soundar Raj G.Balu B. Shoban Babu For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Balaji, Standing Counsel ORDER (1) This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking t o issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to settle 6 percent inte rest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the petitioner herein by https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12358 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 considering the representations of the petitioner dated 10.02.2026 and 24.03.2026. (2) Mr.R.Balaji, learned Standing counsel accepts notice on behalf of t he e respondent. (3) With the consent of both learned counsels, the main writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself. (4) The case of the petitioner is that he joined the service of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, as Conductor and he retired from service on 30.04.2025, on attaining the age of superannuation. It is submitted that subsequent to his retirement, a settlement was entered into between the Union and the Management on 29.05.2025, which was made applicable with effect from 01.09.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitione r as per the pre-revised pay instead of revised pay. Hence, the petitioner subm it that he is entitled to the benefit under the said settlement dated 29.05.2025 along with interest and he had submitted representations to the respondent on 10.02.2026 and 25.03.2026 respectively, to pay the interest for the belated settlement of the retiral benefits. Sinc e the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. (5) When this matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner has produced a copy of the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.44223 of 2025 dated 18.11.2025 regarding the similar issue, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12358 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 wherein, this Court has passed an order directing the respondents to pa y difference in leave salary, difference in gratuity and pensions ar rears as per the wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 6% per annum to be computed from the date of the petitioner’s retirement till the da te of payment. (6) Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. (7) In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and the order passed by this Court, the respondent is directed to pay the interest for the belated settlement of the retirement benefits, at the rate of 6% per annum to be computed from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. (8) In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of with the afor esaid direction. No costs. 02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AP To Managing Director, M/s. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12358 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. AP WP No. 12358 of 2026 02-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis