WP No. 4914 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 4914 of 2026 K.Govindarajan ..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: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of 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% per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of he judgement passed by this Honble court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No. 30766 of 2024. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4914 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Balaji ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct 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% per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of he judgement passed by this Honble court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No. 30766 of 2024. 2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. 3. 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 on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 09.01.2026 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4914 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 4. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. 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 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. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4914 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4914 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN WP No. 4914 of 2026 12-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis