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T.Nehru v. The Managing Director

2026-01-27Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. T.Nehru S/o. Madurai Thirumaran, No.52/22, Singarachari Street, Triplecane, Chennai-600 005

2. M. Raghupathy S/o. T. Manivannan, No.7B/1 Thirusolai Street, Kancheepuram -631 501

3. M.Ravi S/o. Munusamy, No.17, Bajanai Kovil street, Narayanapuram, Nathivaram, Guduvancherry, Chennai-603 202

4. A. Uma Sankar S/o. Adiyappa Reddiyar, No.G3-123, Balaji Plot, ' Muthu Street, Gandhi Salai, Chengalpattu.

5. G. Vilvam, S/o. Gnaneswaran, No.37/13, Perumal Kovil, West Mada Street, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015

6. K. Muniyan S/o. A. Kandhan, No.26, Anna Street, Potheri West, Maraimalai Nagar, Chengalpattu.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

2.The General Manager (Gratuity) Metropolitan Transport, Corporation (Chennai) ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to revise the pay scale of difference in Gratuity as per 15th wage settlement, dated 29.05.2025 along with 10 % interest to the petitioner.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.S.Sakthivel For Respondents:

Mr.A.Vinothraj

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to revise the pay scale of difference in Gratuity as per 15th wage settlement, dated 29.05.2025, along with 10 % interest to the petitioner.

2. Mr.A.Vinothraj, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 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 first respondent Corporation as a Driver in the year 1995. At the time of their retirement between 2023 - 2024, they were holding the post of Senior Special Grade Driver. Since the petitioners were in service as on 01.09.2023, they are entitled to the benefit of 15th Wage Settlement, however, the retirement benefits were settled to them, without revising their basic pay. Therefore, the petitioners made representations dated 22.11.2025, 28.11.2025, 04.12.2025 and 15.12.2025, seeking to pay the difference in gratuity and leave salary, along with interest. However, the same has not been considered till date. Therefore, the petitioner has 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 respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 22.11.2025, 28.11.2025, 04.12.2025 and 15.12.2025 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 respondents to consider the representations dated 22.11.2025, 28.11.2025, 04.12.2025 and 15.12.2025 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 Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

2.The General Manager (Gratuity) Metropolitan Transport, Corporation (Chennai) ltd., Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

Anu 27-01-2026