Rajakumar P v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI P.Rajakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited New Railway Station Road Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited Pudukkottai Region Thirumayam Road Pillai Thanneer Panthal Pudukkottai.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the petitioners difference amount of Salary, Gratuity, Surrender Leave, Provident Fund, Pensions Arrears and to revise Pensions on the basis of 12(3) Settlement dated 24.08.2022 along with 6%interest. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner worked as a Junior Tradseman in the respondent transport corporation and retired from service on 31.05.2022. A tripartite wage settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act was entered into between the Management and Trade Unions on 24.08.2022. As per the terms of settlement, the Management has agreed to revise the wages of the employees who were in service as on 01.09.2019 by revising the pay, with effect from 01.09.2018 notionally and monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2019.

2.The petitioner was in service as on 01.09.2019 and therefore, the petitioner made a representation dated 09.10.2025 to the respondent seeking the benefits due to him as per the wage settlement. Alleging inaction, he has 2/5

filed this writ petition seeking a mandamus to the respondents to revise his wages, based on the wage settlement dated 04.01.2018 and to pay the benefits with interest.

3.The learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent submits that they would consider the request of the petitioner and pass orders on merits.

4.Considering the prayer sought for in this writ petition, the respondent is directed to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 09.10.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. 09.01.2026 NCC: Yes/No Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes gns 3/5

To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited New Railway Station Road Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited Pudukkottai Region Thirumayam Road Pillai Thanneer Panthal Pudukkottai.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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