A.Amulraj Jayakumar, v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH A.Amulraj Jayakumar : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road,

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, : Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioners difference amount of Salary, Gratuity, Surrender Leave, provident Fund, Pension's Arrears and to revise pensions on the basis of 12(3) Settlement dated 24.08.2022 along with 6 percent interest. For Petitioner : Mr. K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/5

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 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 surrender leave salary, commuted value of pension and the monthly pension along with dearness allowances along with 6 percent interest.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was joined in the respondent Transport Corporation on 19.12.1997 and he had attained superannuation on 31.12.2021. He further contended that the 14th wage settlement was arrived on 24.08.2022. According to the petitioner, he is eligible to receive the said benefits and for revision of his pensionary benefits.

3. The petitioner has sent representation to the said effect on 26.02.2025. Since, there is no response from the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

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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 four 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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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road,

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, 3/5

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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