Gandhimathi V v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.20467 of 2025 V.Gandhimathi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Represented by its General Manager, Trichy.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to revise/re-fix the scale of pay of the petitioner w.e.f. 01.09.2019 to till her retirement, based on the wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 and consequently to pay her difference/arrears of wages for the period from 01.09.2019 to 31.07.2022 and also terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashement of Leave, after revising the same based on such re-fixed scale of pay payable to her on the month of her retirement, together with 18% interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam 1/4

For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation seeking a Mandamus to disburse the difference of wages arising out of 14th wage settlement, dated 24.08.2022.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner had attained superannuation on 31.07.2022 and the 14th wage settlement was entered into on 24.08.2022 with retrospective effect from 01.09.2019. The petitioner has sent a representation to the respondent on 02.06.2025 seeking arrears of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to release the eligible monetary benefits upon the writ petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a., 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 observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

29.07.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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