R.Baskaran v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/04/2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR R.Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs

1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Division, No.37, Metupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043..

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Thiruppur Region, Kankeyam Road, Thiruppur - 641 601.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... 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 settle the Terminal Benefits amount payable to the petitioner such as difference in Gratuity, Leave salary and Pension amount in terms of 12(3) Settlement dated 29.05.2025 and all other attendant benefits together with interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum from the date of his retirement i.e. 31.05.2024 to till the date of payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For R1 & R2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah For R3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh 1/6

ORDER

Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the third respondent and Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 1 and 2.

2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the third respondent and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 1 and 2.

4. This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle the Terminal Benefits amount payable to the petitioner such as difference in Gratuity, Leave Salary and Pension Amount in terms of 12(3) Settlement dated 29.05.2025 and all other attendant benefits together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of his retirement i.e. 31.05.2025 to till the date of payment. 2/6

5. Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration, the learned counsel on either side agree that the issue that arises for consideration in this Writ Petition is squarely covered by an order passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.3191 of 2026, dated 05.02.2026 [M.Priya vs. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Madurai Region Corporate Office and others], in an identical factual situation and a copy of the said order is also placed before this Court.

6. In light of the consensus, this Court does not see any reason to adjudicate the case on hand on merits and is of the view that this Writ Petition can be disposed of in terms of the order dated 05.02.2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.3191 of 2026, wherein the learned Single Judge has held as follows:

"7.The petitioner's husband was in service as a permanent employee of the Transport Corporation as on 01.09.2023 and therefore, he is entitled for the benefits as per this 15th wage settlement. The petitioner's husband died, while he was in service on 27.12.2023 and he was paid with the retirement benefits as per the earlier wage settlement. The 15th wage 3/6

settlement provides revision of scale of pay by 6% on the basic pay, for those who were in service as on 01.09.2023, however monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2024. Therefore, the petitioner's husband is entitled for the monetary benefits, pursuant to the revision of scale of pay from 01.09.2024 and the consequential retirement benefits.

8.Admittedly, such a revision has not been made till date. Any belated settlement of monetary benefits due to an employee needs to be settled with interest at the rate of 6% per annum. Therefore, this writ petition stands allowed with a direction to the respondent Transport Corporation to revise the pay scale of the petitioner's husband with effect from 01.09.2023 and provide the monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2024, as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 and settle the benefits along with arrears to the petitioner within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, with interest @ 6% per annum. The interest shall be calculated for the period beyond Clause 37(b) of the settlement dated 29.05.2025 till the date of actual payment. There shall be no order as to costs." 4/6

7. In light of the above, this Writ Petition is allowed, directing the respondents to revise the pay scale of the petitioner with effect from 01.09.2023 and to provide all consequential monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2024, as per the 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025 and to settle all other benefits in terms of the said Settlement and pay arrears thereon to the petitioner within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment. No costs.

10.04.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No CM TO

1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Division, No.37, Metupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043..

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Thiruppur Region, Kankeyam Road, Thiruppur - 641 601.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM WP(MD) No.9928 of 2026 Date : 10/04/2026 6/6