P.Dhavamani v. M/S.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D. JAGADISH CHANDIRA

1. P. Dhavamani

2. A. Dhanasing ... Petitioners vs.

M/s. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post, Villupuram-605602.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to fix the pay of the petitioners herein by adopting 2.57 Multiplier/ Matrix by taking into account of 7th Pay Commission and pay the consequential benefits to the petitioners herein by considering the representations of the petitioners herein dated 15.08.2025 and in light of the orders of Madurai Bench of this Hon'ble Court in W.P.(MD) No.3609 of 2020 dated 20.06.2023 and confirmed by Madurai Division Bench of this Hon'ble Court in W.A.(MD) No.1099 of 2024 by its order dated 04.07.2024 and further confirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in SLP (C) No.26264 of 2024 dated 11.11.2024. For Petitioners : Mr.D. Soundar Raj For Respondent : Ms.S. Pavithra Standing Counsel - - - - - - 1/4

ORDER

Ms. S. Pavithra, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The relief sought in this writ petition is a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioners' representations, both dated 15.08.2025 with regard to fixation of pay and consequential benefits.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the issue involved in this case is covered by the order dated 20.06.2023 passed in W.P. (MD) No.3609 of 2020, confirmed by a Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD) No.1099 of 2024 by order dated 04.07.2024 and affirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP (C) No.26264 of 2024, vide order dated 11.11.2024 and therefore, this Court may issue a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representations, both dated 15.08.2025 in the light of the same.

4. Acceding to the said submission, Ms.S. Pavithra, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent, submitted that appropriate directions may be issued by this Court.

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5. In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioners' representations, both dated 15.08.2025 in line with the aforesaid orders and pass orders on their own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

6. With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

07.10.2025 (1⁄2) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order vsi2 To The Managing Director, M/s. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

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A.D. JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

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