K.Sundaram v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
1. K.Sundaram S/o.Kandasamy, No.7/922, Thenvalathuvari, Kattukkttai po, Attur Tk, Salem District-636 121.
2. V.Arunagiri S/o.Velayudam, No.268, Middle Street, V.p.Agaram, Chinnasalem Tk, Kallakurichi District-606 201
3. A.Thamaraikannan S/o.Adhimoolam, No.4/35, South Street, Vallaiyamadevi PO, Attur Taluk, Salem District-636 121.
4. G.selvam S/o.P.Gopal, No.483, Kalthu Mettu Street, S.V.palaiyam PO, Sankarapuram Tk, Kallakurichi District-606 401.
5. M.Selvaraju S/o.Muthukrishnan No.1/99, West Street, Ellavadi Mongilpadi PO, Kallakuirchi District-606 201.
6. A.Rajendran S/o.Arumugam, No.310, Mariyamman Koil Street, Eliyathur Vilalge, Theniyanatham Po, Kallakurichi District-606 201.
Petitioner(s) Vs
The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/127, Salamedu, vazhutha Reddy Po, Villupuram-605 602.
Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10 % interest as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025, to the petitioners. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent:
Ms.S.Pavithra
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to revise the pay scale of difference in Gratuity and difference in leave salary, as per 15th wage settlement, dated 29.05.2025, along with 10 % interest, to the petitioners.
2. Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. The case of the petitioners is that the petitioners joined the services of the respondent Corporation as Drivers and Conductors and retired in the year 2024. Since the petitioners were in service as on 01.09.2023, they are entitled to the benefit of 15th Wage Settlement, however, the terminal benefits were settled to them belatedly, without revising their basic pay. Therefore, the petitioners made representations dated 04.12.2025 and 05.12.2025, seeking to pay the difference in gratuity and leave salary, along with interest. However, the same has not been considered till date. Therefore, the petitioners have preferred the present Writ Petition.
4. Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners submit that it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 04.12.2025 and 05.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.
5. On the above contention, this Court heard the learned counsel appearing for the respondent.
6. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the representations dated 04.12.2025 and 05.12.2025 made by the
respective petitioners, on merits and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners and any other interested parties. It is made clear that the petitioners would be entitled to interest @ 6% per annum for the benefits to which they are entitled to towards belated payment.
7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs.
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To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/127, Salamedu, vazhutha Reddy Po, Villupuram-605 602.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
Anu 27-01-2026