R.Sridharan v. The Managing Director,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.02.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND R.Sridharan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Trichy - 620001.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioner's difference amount of Gratuity, Commutation, Earned Leave and surrender leave salary along with 6% interest on the basis of VII pay commission.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent : Mr.K.Jegadeesh Balan Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

This 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 23.11.2016. 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 24.12.2024, 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.

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 2/4

Commission benefits along with interest 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. No costs.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Trichy - 620001.

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BATTU DEVANAND , J.

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