K. Muthukumar v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.2519 of 2025 G.Muthukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioner's difference amount of Gratuity, Earned Leave and Surrender Leave Salary along with 6% interest on the basis of 7th Pay Commission.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse the difference amount of Gratuity, Earned Leave and Surrender Leave Salary along with 6% interest on the basis of 7th Pay Commission.

2. A perusal of the records indicates that the petitioner had attained superannuation on 31.03.2017. The 7th Pay Commission came into force on 01.01.2016 itself. However, it was implemented only on 01.04.2018. The petitioner's terminal benefits were released based on the 6th Pay Commission benefits. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 05.12.2024, seeking to pay the difference in the monetary benefits and thereafter, has filed the present writ petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to disburse the eligible amount to the writ petitioner based upon the 7th Pay Commission benefits along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, from the due date, till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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