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E.Pugazhendhi v. The General Manager

2026-03-02Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 02.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 7750 of 2026 E.Pugazhendhi

...Petitioner

Vs.

The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Villupuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhdha Reddy Post, Villupuram District ~ 605 602

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 10% interest to the petitioner 1/5

For Petitioner :

Mr. S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent :

Ms. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondent to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 10% interest to the petitioner"

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner joined the service of the respondent corporation as Helper on 18.03.1989 and retired on 30.06.2024 as a Sr.T.M. Subsequently, the 15th Wage Settlement was entered into between the Management and the Trade Unions on 29.05.2025, pursuant to which the wages and pension were also revised with effect from 01.09.2023. Since the petitioner had retired on 30.06.2024, he is entitled to the 2/5

difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th Wage Settlement. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025. However, the said representation has not been considered so far.

4. In view of the above, the respondents are directed to pay the applicable differential amount of leave salary, gratuity to the petitioner, in accordance with the 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No costs.

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To The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Villupuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhdha Reddy Post, Villupuram District ~ 605 602 4/5

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