S.Muthukrishnan, Dr2187 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 19.03.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Muthukrishnan
...Petitioner
-Vs1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., No.3/136, Salamedu Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram-605 602.
2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the difference in leave salary, the difference in gratuity and pension arrears with interest at the rate of 8% per annum as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : M/s.S.Vasanthi For R1 : Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.C.S.K.Sathish
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondents to pay difference in leave salary, difference in gratuity and pension arrears with interest at the rate of 8% per annum as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 to the petitioner.
2. The petitioner was joined in the service of the 1st respondent's corporation as Driver on 29.07.1988. He holds various posts and due to his attainment age of superannuation, he retired from service on 26.07.2021 and settled with all terminal benefits. The 14th wage settlement was arrived on 24.08.2022 and wage revision was given effect from 01.09.2019 and monetary benefits was given effect from 01.01.2022. As per the wage settlement, his pay was revised and based on that, the revised pay pension was also revised in the month of October 2022. However, difference in leave salary, difference in gratuity and pension arrears were not settled to the petitioner so far. Therefore, the petitioner submitted representation to the respondents and the same is pending for consideration.
3. Considering, the above facts and circumstances, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation and disburse the difference in
leave salary, difference in gratuity and pension arrears with applicable interest as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 to the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 19.03.2024 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Lpp To 1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., No.3/136, Salamedu Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram-605 602.
2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp
19.03.2024