Ramachandran v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.11.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.27673 of 2024 Ramachandran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager, TamilNadu State Express Transport Corporation, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavansalai, Chennai-600 002.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

...Respondents

PRAYER:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to settle the difference in petitioner's terminal benefits namely gratuity, encashment of leave and all other attendant benefits if any based on the new wage settlement under section 12(3) of ID Act 1947 dated 24.08.2022 with revised pay matrix w.e.f. 01.09.2019 on the date of the petitioner retirement (for the period from 01.09.2019 to 30.09.2020) payable to the petitioner with 6% rate of interest. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Ramakrishna Dass For Respondent No.1 : Mr.K.Senthilkumar Standing Counsel For Respondent No.2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel

ORDER

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 i.e., gratuity, encashment of leave and all other attendant benefits, based upon the 14th wage settlement on 24.08.2022 along with interest.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was joined in service in the respondent transport corporation and he voluntarily retired from service on 30.09.2020. He further contended that the 14th wage settlement was arrived on 26.08.2022. According to the petitioner, he is eligible to receive the said benefits and for revision of his pensionary benefits. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 20.08.2024. Since, there is no response from the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay 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 twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

19.11.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No gvn To 1.The General Manager, TamilNadu State Express Transport Corporation, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavansalai, Chennai-600 002.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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