R.Muthuramalingam v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.07.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH (*)R.Muthuramalingam ... Petitioner -vs1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioner's difference amount of Gratuity, Earned Leave and Surrender Leave Salary along with 6% interest, on the basis of VII Pay Commission. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel
ORDER
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 28.02.2018. 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 16.06.2025, seeking to pay the difference in the monetary benefits. Since no action has been taken, the petitioner is constrained to approach this Court by way of filing 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 Commission benefits along with interest at the rate of 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 directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
Sd/- 01/07/2025 (*)Corrected as per order of this Court dated 17/07/2025 made in WP(MD)No. 17769 of 2025 Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // / /2025 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ebsi smn2
To:- 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.
+1 CC to M/s.D.JEBARAJ, Advocate ( SR-38663[F] dated 01/07/2025 ) +1 CC to M/s.K.GOKUL, Advocate ( SR-38831[F] dated 01/07/2025 ) 01.07.2025 MGJ (01.08.2025) 4P/ 5C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17.07.2023