Madras High CourtWP(MD)/27858/2023disposed of

M.Akki Reddy v. The Managing Director

2024-12-02Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Akki Reddy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

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

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner's pension arrears from 31.12.2016 to 31.08.2019 and to pay the difference amount of his retirement benefits such as Gratuity and Leave Salary based on the above wage settlement along with 6% interest per annum within a stipulated period and pass such further or other orders as this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For R-1 : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep For R-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 the benefits under 13th wage settlement.

2. According to the petitioner, he has retired from service on 30.11.2016. However, he is entitled to benefits under the 13th wage settlement in view of the fact that it applies to all those employees, who were in service on 01.09.2016.

3. Seeking the said benefits, the petitioner has given a representation on 10.10.2023. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to disburse the eligible benefits to the writ petitioner along with 6% interest from the due date till the date of realization, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.12.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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