M.Vediyappan v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 09.12.2025 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI M.Vediyappan
...Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Salem Ltd., No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 07.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Salem Ltd., Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri.
3.The Administrator, TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust, Office of the SETC HO, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
...Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to re-fix the pay of the petitioner by adopting 2.57 multiplier/matrix on par with 7th pay revision from the date of promotion with subsequent increments and to revise the terminal benefits and pension further to disburse the difference amount and pension arrears along with 6% interest.
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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents : Mr.K.Raja
ORDER
This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents to re-fix the pay of the petitioner by adopting 2.57 multiplier/matrix on par with 7th pay revision from the date of promotion with subsequent increments and to revise the terminal benefits and pension further to disburse the difference amount and pension arrears along with 6% interest.
2. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the stage of admission itself.
3. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner was retired from the respondent/Corporation as Assistant Engineer on 30.06.2017. The 13th Wage Settlement between the Management and the recognized Trade Union was entered into 01.09.2016, but its monetary benefits took effect only from 01.09.2017. The petitioner, having been promoted to the Supervisory Cadre prior to 01.09.2014, did not receive any benefits under the 2016 wage settlement. Hence, he made a representation dated 30.06.2025 before the respondents, seeking fixation of his pay under the Tamil Nadu Revision of Pay Rules, 2017, by applying the 2.57 multiplier, as per the 7th Pay Commission. Page No.2 of 5
However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, the petitioner has come forward with the present writ petition.
4. Though very many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, it would suffice, if this Court, issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025, as expeditiously as possible.
5. Learned counsel appearing for the respondents submits that, the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed within a time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.
6. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
7. Considering the limited relief sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page No.3 of 5
8. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stand disposed of. No costs. 09.12.2025 vm Index : Yes / No Speaking order : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Salem Ltd., No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 07.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Salem Ltd., Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri.
3.The Administrator, TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust, Office of the SETC HO, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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