S.Muthukumar v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.23483 of 2024 S.Muthukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(TVL) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioners difference amount of Salary, Gratuity, Surrender Leave, Provident Fund, Pensions arrears and to revise Pensions on the the basis of 12 (3) Settlement dated 24.08.2022 along with 6% interest. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R3

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport corporation, seeking the benefits under the 14th wage settlement, dated 24.08.2022.

2.The petitioner has retired from service as a Special Grade Conductor on 31.05.2022. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, 14th wage settlement is applicable to all those employees who were in service on 01.09.2019. Seeking the said benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 11.09.2024. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to confer the eligible benefits upon the writ petitioner with 6% interest from the due date till the date of realisation within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

03.10.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No RJR To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(TVL) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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