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M.Velu v. The Managing Director

2025-06-11Honourable Mr.Justice C.Kumarappan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN M.Velu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai - Bangalore National Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram - 631 552.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay difference in Leave salary, Gratuity and pension arrears as per 13th wage Settlement dated 04.01.2018 with 10% interest to the petitioner. 1/5

For Petitioners : Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For R1 and R2 : M/s.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay difference in Leave Salary, Gratuity and Pension Arrears as per 13th Wage Settlement dated 04.01.2018 with 10% interest to the petitioner.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is eligible to have difference in leave salary, gratuity and pension arrears in accordance with 13th Wage Settlement, dated 04.01.2018. Claiming the said amount, he has sent a representation on 27.02.2025 and such representation is pending with the respondents. 2/5

3. However, the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 1 and 2 would object the entitlement of the petitioner. At the same time, she would fairly submit that they would pay the eligible amount in accordance with his service record.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

5. In such view of the matter, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2025 and pass orders on it's own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.06.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order dm 3/5

To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai - Bangalore National Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram - 631 552.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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