K.Ravichandran (Dr 5749) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05.01.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1.K.Ravichandran 2.L.Sigamani 3.A.Kathalingam 4.C.Mariyappan 5.R.Sidharthan 6.G.Perumal
...Petitioners
Vs.
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Rep. By its Managing Director, 12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.
...Respondent
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the petitioners the amount difference in Gratuity and towards difference in earned leave salary, with interest at the rate of 12% per annum. For Petitioners : M/s.G.K.Dharshini For respondent : Mr.K.Raja 1/5
ORDER
Aggrieved by the non-payment of difference in Gratuity and earned leave salary, the petitioners have come up with this Writ petition seeking interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the said delay caused on the part of the respondent.
2. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this Writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The case of the petitioners is that the petitioners were retired from the respondent corporation and terminal benefits were paid to them based on their last drawn wage. Subsequently, the respondent corporation entered into a settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, which contains about terminal benefits with effect from 01.09.2019. Therefore, claiming difference in gratuity and earned leave salary, the petitioners have sent a representation to the respondent on 29.05.2025, 27.06.2025 & 04.08.2025, respectively. However, the same was not considered, as on date. 2/5
Hence, the petitioners have come forward with the present writ petition.
4. Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondent to pay the difference in Gratuity and earned leave salary, with interest at the rate of 12% per annum.
5. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's claim in regard to difference in gratuity and earned leave salary will be considered by the respondent with applicable interest, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
6. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
7. Considering the relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 29.05.2025, 27.06.2025 & 04.08.2025, respectively and pass appropriate orders on merits within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, 3/5
with regard to payment of difference in Gratuity and earned leave salary, as per 12(3) settlement dated 04.01.2018, to which the petitioners are eligible, along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., 12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.
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M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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