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R.Prabhakaran Vs M/S. Metropolitan Transport… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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R.Prabhakaran Vs M/S. Metropolitan Transport CorporaR.Prabhakaran v. M/S. Metropolitan Transport Corporation

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R.Prabhakaran v. M/S. Metropolitan Transport Corporation

Writ Petition (Mandamus) – Consideration of representation

Madras HC16 Feb 2026WP/4980/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, single bench of M.Dhandapani J., disposed of WP No. 4980 of 2026 on 16-02-2026. Petitioner R.Prabhakaran, represented by Mr.D.Soundar Raj, sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 directing respondent M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation (represented by its Managing Director; Mr.A.Vinothraj appearing) to settle the difference in Earned Leave Salary arising from implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, invoking orders in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025 and Government direction Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023, by considering his representation dated 05.01.2026. Taken up at admission stage with consent; respondent agreed to consider the representation. Held: respondent to consider the representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks of receipt of a copy of the order. Petition disposed of, no costs. No monetary award.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of at the admission stage with the consent of counsel, with a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks; no costs awarded. ¶29

Why is it important?

The Court issued a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law. ¶24

What the court decided

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Outcome

Writ petition disposed of at the admission stage with the consent of counsel, with a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks; no costs awarded.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondent, Metropolitan Transport Corporation, should be directed by writ of mandamus to settle the difference in Earned Leave Salary arising due to implementation of the 7th Pay Commission to the petitioner, by considering his representation dated 05.01.2026 in the light of the orders in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025 and the Government direction in Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023.

Court's answer

The Court issued a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law.

Ratio / Principle

The respondent was required to pass such orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition (Mandamus) – Consideration of representation – Claim for difference in Earned Leave Salary arising from implementation of 7th Pay Commission – R.Prabhakaran v. M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation, WP No. 4980 of 2026 – With consent of counsel, matter taken up for disposal at the admission stage – Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order – Writ Petition disposed of with the above terms; no costs (M.Dhandapani, J., 16-02-2026).

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WP No. 4980 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

WP No. 4980 of 2026

R.Prabhakaran

..Petitioner(s)

Vs.

M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan 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 respondent herein to settle the difference in Earned Leave Salary arised due to implementation of 7^th Pay Commission to the petitioner herein in the light of orders passed by this Honble Court in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025 and Government direction in Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023 by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 05.01.2026.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Soundar Raj

For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Vinothraj

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ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent herein to settle the difference in Earned Leave Salary arised due to implementation of 7^th Pay Commission to the petitioner herein in the light of orders passed by this Honble Court in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025 and Government direction in Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023 by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 05.01.2026.

With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this

Court may issue direction to the respondent to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 05.01.2026 within a specified time.

The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time.

In view of the above, there will be a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate

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orders on the same in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs.

16-02-2026

Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN

To The Managing Director, M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

KKN

WP No. 4980 of 2026

16-02-2026

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Issues for consideration

1 issue framed by the court

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Whether the respondent, Metropolitan Transport Corporation, should be directed by writ of mandamus to settle the difference in Earned Leave Salary arising due to implementation of the 7th Pay Commission to the petitioner, by considering his representation dated 05.01.2026 in the light of the orders in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025 and the Government direction in Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023.¶19
The court held
The Court issued a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law.ratio¶24

Cases cited

Colour shows how this judgement treated each authority

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W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025Referred¶19

Statutes considered

1 provisions across 1 enactments

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Constitution of IndiaArticle 226¶12

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

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Prior proceeding
Orders passed by this Court in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025, invoked by the petitioner in support of his claim for difference in Earned Leave Salary arising from implementation of the 7th Pay Commission.¶19
Prior proceeding
Government direction in Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023, relied on in the petitioner's prayer.¶19
Prior proceeding
Representation submitted by the petitioner dated 05.01.2026, which he seeks to have considered by the respondent.¶19

Parties & counsel

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petitioner
R.Prabhakaran¶7
Mr.D.Soundar Raj
respondent
M/s.Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.¶10
Mr.A.Vinothraj

Coram

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M.DHANDAPANIauthor¶5

Case details

As recorded by the court registry

Court: Madras HC
Decided on: 16 Feb 2026 · February
Registered: 9 Feb 2026
Case no.: WP/4980/2026
CNR: HCMA010280042026
Topic: Writ and Judicial Review
Bench: M.dhandapani
Disposal: DISPOSED OF WITH DIRECTION
Case type: WP

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Cite this judgement

R.Prabhakaran v. M/S. Metropolitan Transport Corporation, WP/4980/2026 (MAD), decided on 16 February 2026.

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Cases cited1

W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025Referred¶19

Open Authorities

Statutes1

Constitution of IndiaArticle 226

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Procedural history3

Orders passed by this Court in W.P. No.36418 of 2025 dated 26.09.2025, invoked by the petitioner in support of his claim for difference in Earned Leave Salary arising from implementation of the 7th Pay Commission.
Government direction in Lr. No.1706/C1/2023/-1 dated 25.05.2023, relied on in the petitioner's prayer.

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Bench / Coram

M.DHANDAPANI

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