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P.Tamilselvam v. The General Manager

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA P.Tamilselvam ..Petitioner(s) Vs The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore District - 632009.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percentage for the belated payment of terminal benefit such as gratuity and difference in gratuity and pension arrears from July 2024 to July 2025 with 10 percentage interest as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. S.T. Varadarajulu For Respondent(s):

Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percentage for the belated payment of terminal benefit such as

gratuity and difference in gratuity and pension arrears from July 2024 to July 2025 with 10 percentage interest as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 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 Conductor on 12.01.1990 and retired on 30.06.2024 as a Spl.Gr.Conductor. 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 difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th Wage Settlement. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking interest for the belated payment and difference in gratuity as well as revised pension 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 respondent is directed to pay interest at 6 percentage for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as gratuity and pay the eligible difference in gratuity and pension arrears from July 2024 to July 2025 together with 6 percentage interest as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioner, 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 disposed of. No costs.

01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore District - 632009.

P.T.ASHA, J.

KAN 01-06-2026