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D.Raivchandran v. the Government of Tamilnadu

Madras HC29 Jan 2026WP/1918/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Writ of Mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; belated payment of terminal benefits; Gratuity; Provident Fund; retirement benefits; 6% interest on delayed payment of dues; Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited; Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department; retired Special Grade Driver; representation unanswered; six weeks compliance period; bank rate of interest on deposits; Madras High Court; 2026.

What did the court decide?

Interest @ 6% directed to be paid on the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till actual disbursal, within six weeks of receipt of a copy of the order, taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits; no order as to costs. ¶32

D.Raivchandran Vs the Government of Tamilnadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 29-01-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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D.Raivchandran Staff No.D 14480, Special Grade Driver Level -6- Retd.,) S/o.Durai, No.75/7a, Tower 14, M.R. Grace, New Vaithiyanathan Street, Grahalakshmi Apartment Opp., Tondiarpet, Chennai- 081.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Government Of Tamilnadu Rep. by its secretary Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-09.

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The Managing director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Mount Road, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6 percent rate of interest within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Honble court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Sudhagar Nagaraj

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For Respondent(s): Mr. P. Ganesan, Additional Government Pleader for R1 Mr. A. Vinothraj for R2

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6% interest within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the

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services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.03.2023,

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however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 28.10.2024 without interest. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 03.06.2025 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.

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Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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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 respondents 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.

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