B. Hidhathullah v. The Managing Director,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 06.11.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN B. Hidhathullah ....
Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 401.
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Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay difference in gratuity amount of Rs.48,753/- as per 13 th wage settlement dated 04.01.2018 with 10 % interest to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu 1/5
For Respondent : Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondent to pay the difference amount of terminal benefits as per the 13 th wage settlement along with 10% interest per annum for the belated period of terminal benefits to the petitioner.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3. The petitioner was working as Special Grade Driver in the respondent Corporation and retired from service on 31.01.2014. As per the 13 th Wage Settlement, the basic salary has been amended for the permanent employees who all were working as on 01.09.2016. Therefore, the petitioner is also entitled to get the terminal benefits, such as, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary, etc., based on the 2/5
th Wage Settlement. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation and the same was not considered so far.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent is directed to pay the difference amount of terminal benefits as per the 13 th Wage Settlement along with applicable interest within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, this Writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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To The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 401.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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