Madras High CourtWP/6138/2026disposed of with direction

S.Kalaichevlan v. The General Manager

2026-02-20Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI S.Kalaichelvan ... Petitioner Vs THE GENERAL MANAGER, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Thiruvannamalai Region, Vengikkal, Bye Pass Road, Thiruvannamalai- 606 604.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to include one year seven months training period for calculating gratuity and pay the difference in Gratuity amount with 10 percent interest to the petitioner For petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent : Ms.S.Pavithra

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the respondent to include one year seven months training period for calculating gratuity and pay the difference in Gratuity amount with 10 percent interest to the petitioner

2. Though very many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

3. In view of the limited request sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.02.2026 Index :Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order : Yes/No lok

To THE GENERAL MANAGER, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Thiruvannamalai Region, Vengikkal, Bye Pass Road, Thiruvannamalai- 606 604

M. DHANDAPANI, J.

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