G. Murugesan, v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.01.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.2055 of 2025 G.Murugesan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd, Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing 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.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For Respondent No.3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport corporation, seeking a mandamus to pay the difference amount of his retirement benefits, based upon the 14th wage settlement on 24.08.2022, and to pay arrears of Wages, Pension arrears, Gratuity and leave salary, Commuted Value of pension and the monthly pension along with dearness allowances along with interest.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was joined in the respondent Transport Corporation on 01.12.1987 and he had attained superannuation on 30.06.2022. He further contended that the 14th wage settlement was arrived on 24.08.2022 and it came into effect from 01.09.2019. According to the petitioner, he is eligible to receive the said benefits under the said settlement and for revision of his pensionary benefits. 2/4

3. The petitioner has sent representation to the said effect on 22.11.2024. Since, there is no response from the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents Transport Corporation are directed to settle the eligible terminal benefits to the writ petitioner along with 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd, Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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