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P.Sivalingam v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

2025-10-28Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

1. P.Sivalingam Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Government Of Tamilnadu Represented by The Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, St.George Fort, Chennai-600 009 2.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (salem) Ltd, No.12, Ramakrishnan Road, Salem-636 007 3.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri -636 705 4.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Scheme, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 Respondent(s)

PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioners retirement benefits including Gratuity, Leave surrender (EL and ML) DA arrears and pension arrears with interest payable from the date of retirement based on the petitioners representation dated 1.7.2025. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Selvam For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Murthi Government Advocate for R1 Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel for R2 and R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Leave surrender, DA arrears and pension arrears.

2. The petitioner joined the service of the second respondent Corporation as Junior Assistant on 03.04.1992 and retired from service on 31.10.2022. After his retirement, he was not settled with any terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave surrender (EL and ML) DA arrears and pension arrears to the tune of Rs.14,84,000/-. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation for disbursal of the terminal benefits. However, it was not considered so far.

3. In view of the above, the second respondent is directed to disburse the terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave surrender (EL and ML) DA arrears and pension arrears at the rate of 6% per annum, commencing from the date of the retirement, till the date of actual disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 28-10-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes mrn

To 1.The Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, St.George Fort, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., No.12, Ramakrishnan Road, Salem-636 007.

3.The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri -636 705 4.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Scheme, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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