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S.Subramani (Rtd Staff No.Fc5344) v. The Managing Director,

2026-06-05Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Subramani S/o.Selva Mudali

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited No.12, Ramakrishna Salai Salem - 636 007.

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Welfare Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai Chennai - 600 002.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the payments relating to difference of gratuity, EL surrender and pension arrears as per 14th Wage Settlement and other unpaid benefits and considering the petitioner representation dated 25.02.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court and pass orders.

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For Petitioner :

Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondents :

Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the difference of gratuity, EL surrender and pension arrears as per 14th Wage Settlement and other unpaid benefits by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2025.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he had joined as Conductor in the respondent-Corporation on 09.05.1987, and was superannuated on 31.05.2022. The petitioner would submit that 14th Wage Settlement was entered into between the petitioner Transport Corporation and Employees of the Corporation on 24.08.2022. As per the settlement, the persons who were in service from 01.09.2019 to 31.07.2022 would receive the revised monetary benefits in terms of 14th Wage Settlement. The petitioner had retired on 31.05.2022. However, 14th Wage Settlement was signed later on 24.08.2022, and it cannot deprive the petitioner for getting the benefit.

3. In view of the above, the respondents are directed to examine the 2/4

request of the petitioner and extend the benefit of the 14th Wage Settlement to the petitioner, if otherwise eligible, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 05.06.2026 ds Index : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order : Yes/No To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited No.12, Ramakrishna Salai Salem - 636 007.

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Welfare Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai Chennai - 600 002.

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P.T.ASHA J.

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