Madras High Court
WP/41426/2026 of E.GOPINATH Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR on 26 October 2026
WP No. 41426 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
WP No. 41426 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012421592026}
1. E.Gopinath
2. B.Annadurai
3. S.R.Kumar
4. K.Gunasekaran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai)
Ltd, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai – 2.
2. The Administrator
Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation,
Employees Pension Fund Trust,
No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 % to the petitioners for belated payment of gratuity, dearness allowance, leave salary, provident fund and commutation of pension amounts.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Sakthivel
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Balaji, Standing Counsel
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ORDER
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.R.Balaji, learned Standing Counsel for respondents.
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2. With the consent of both the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
3. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD). No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.08.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.
4. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is disposed of and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner’s terminal benefits, including Gratuity, Dearness Allowance, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension amount, from the date of his retirement till the date on which those benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dpa
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To
1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai – 2.
2. The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.
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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. dpa WP No. 41426 of 2026 26-10-2026
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