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A.Radhakrishnan 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. A.Radhakrishnan SPL.GR.Driver DR 3400, S/o.Arumugam, No.38, Kumanan Street, Erumananthangal, Poyyapakkam Post, Villupuram District-605 103.

2.K.Rajendran SPL.GR. Conductor, CDR 3252 S/o.Karuppannan, No.10, Suresh Illam, Mani Nagar 1st Street, K.K.Road, Villupuram Post, Villupuram District-605 602.

3.R.Purushothaman Checking Inspector (GR), SR 1341 S/o.Ranganathan, No.6/3, Mariamman Koil street, Sundaripalayam, V.Agaram Post, Villupuram District-605 105.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram )Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602

2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation, Employees pension Fund Trust, NO.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002 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 pay difference in leave salary, difference in gratuity and pension arrears as per 15th Wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 10% interest to the petitioners. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondents:

Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to pay difference in Gratuity, difference in leave salary and pension arrears, 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 first respondent. Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the second 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 Driver and Conductors between 1998 - 2000. At the time of their retirement between on 31.05.2024, 30.06.2024 and 31.05.2024, respectively, they were holding the post of Special Grade Driver, Special Grade Conductor and C.I. 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 paid to them, without revising their basic pay. Therefore, the petitioners made representations dated 04.12.2025, 06.12.2025 and 09.12.2025, respectively, seeking to pay the difference in gratuity, leave salary and pension arrears, along with interest. However, neither of the representations has 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 respondents to consider the representations of the petitioners dated 04.12.2025, 06.12.2025 and 09.12.2025 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 04.12.2025, 06.12.2025 and 09.12.2025, 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.

27-01-2026 (2/4) Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram )Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602

2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation, Employees pension Fund Trust, NO.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002

M.DHANDAPANI J.

Anu 27-01-2026