WP No. 508 of 2026 __________Page 1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 508 of 2026 A.Adikesavan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport corporation (chennai) ltd, Pallavan House, Anna salai, Chennai-600 002 2. The Senior Deputy Manager (HRD), Metropolitan Transport corporation (chennai)Ltd, Pallavan House, Anna salai, chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid provident fund, service gratuity and leave salary at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgement passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Balaji ORDER https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 508 of 2026 __________Page 2 of 4 This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner for the belatedly paid provident fund, service gratuity and leave salary at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024. 2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. 3. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the service of the respondent Corporation on 08.06.1997 and retired on 31.05.2024. However, the retirement benefits were paid to him on 02.12.2025 belatedly after 18 months without any interest. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation on 05.12.2025 claiming interest for the belated payment of provident fund, service gratuity and leave salary which evoked no response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition. 4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 508 of 2026 __________Page 3 of 4 retirement benefits as stated supra from the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioner, if there is no other impediment in disbursing the same, 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. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 508 of 2026 __________Page 4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP To The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport corporation (chennai) ltd, Pallavan House, Anna salai, Chennai-600 002 The Senior Deputy Manager (HRD), Metropolitan Transport corporation (chennai)Ltd, Pallavan House, Anna salai, chennai-600 002 WP No. 508 of 2026 12-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis