Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2749/2025disposed of

D.Ravichandran v. The Managing Director

2025-01-31Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.2749 of 2025 D.Ravichandran ... 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, directing the respondents to take into account the 22 years of service instead of 21 years service for petitioner and on the base of the same disburse the difference terminal benefits, provident fund, pension arrears and to revise the pension along with 6% interest and on the base of the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2024, within the time frame fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a direction to the respondents to take into account the 22 years of service instead of 21 years of service and pay difference terminal benefits and other monetary benefits based upon the representation dated 12.11.2024.

2. It could be seen from the affidavit that the petitioner had joined as a Driver in the Transport Corporation on 13.11.1995 and he had retired as a Special Grade Driver on 31.01.2018. According to him, the services of the writ petitioner should be taken into account as 22 years.

3. However, the terminal benefits and other monetary benefits have been released by taking into account 21 years of service. Therefore, the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 12.11.2024. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/4

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

5. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.11.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

31.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 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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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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