P.Mani Spl.G.Con.St.No-63086 (Retired) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.10.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.32175 of 2024 Mr.P.Mani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Varuthareddy Post, Villupuram 605602.

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

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the difference in payment of terminal benefits namely Gratuity, Leave Salary, commutation of pension, contribution of Retirement benefits scheme, arrears of pension and to pay the arrears of wages for the period from 01.09.2019 (Date of Settlement) to 30.06.2022 (Date of retirement) together with interest @ 6 percent per annum in terms of the 14th wage Revision settlement to the petitioner. 1/6

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Gandhi For Respondents : Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel for R2

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for the issue of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the difference in payment of terminal benefits namely Gratuity, Leave Salary, commutation of pension, contribution of Retirement benefits scheme, arrears of pension and to pay the arrears of wages for the period from 01.09.2019 (Date of Settlement) to 30.06.2022 (Date of retirement) together with interest @ 6 percent per annum in terms of the 14th wage Revision settlement to the petitioner.

2.The case of the petitioner is that he was working in the respondent Corporation. After completion of 25 years of service, he retired from service on 30.06.2022.

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3.The grievance of the petitioner is that 14th wage settlement was reached belatedly and it was also extended to retired employees. However, the terminal benefits of the petitioner was not settled as per 14th wage settlement. According to the petitioner, he is entitled to get difference in payment of terminal benefits as per the 14th wage settlement. The petitioner in this regard had made a representation to the respondent on 23.09.2024. Since the same did not evoke any response, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court. 4.Heard Mr.V.S.Jagadeesan, learned counsel for petitioner, Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, learned Standing Counsel for the 1st respondent and Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned Standing Counsel for 2nd respondent. 5.

date of actual payment.

6.The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the respondents along with a copy of this order.

7.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. 29.10.2024 Internet : Yes (2/2) Index : Yes Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Varuthareddy Post, Villupuram 605602.

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

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N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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