S.Kalaiselvan, v. The Managing Director,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.18381 of 2025 S.Kalaiselvan : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Pudukkottai Region, Thirumayam Road, Pillai Thanneer Panthal, Pudukkottai : 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 difference amount of Gratuity along with interest at the rate of 6 percent on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah TNSTC Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the difference amount of Gratuity along with interest at the rate of 6 percent on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, although several grounds have been raised in the writ petition, it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4. Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the 2/4

case, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Pudukkottai Region, Thirumayam Road, Pillai Thanneer Panthal, Pudukkottai 3/4

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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