K.Janarthanam v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Janarthanam ... 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 Prayer : 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 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court For Petitioner : Mr.J.Pradeep 1/4

For Respondents For R1 & 2 : Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to 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 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court

2. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the request made by the petitioner seeking re-fixation of 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, in the light of the order passed by this Court in W.P.(MD) No.3609 of 2020 and confirmed by the Hon'ble Division Bench of this Court in WA(MD).No.1099 of 2024, and to pass orders on 2/4

merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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