Madras High CourtWP(MD)/28810/2025disposed of

A.Martian v. The Management Of

2025-10-15Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 15.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU A.Martian ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Rep.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. 01.09.16 to till his retirement, based on the wage settlement dated 04.01.18 and consequently to pay him difference/arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on such re-fixed scale of pay payable to him on the month of his retirement, together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam, For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the directing the respondent to revise/re-fix the scale of pay of the petitioner w.e.f. 01.09.2016 to till his retirement, based on the wage settlement dated 04.01.2018 and consequently to pay him difference/arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on such re-fixed scale of pay payable to him on the month of his retirement, together with 18% interest per annum.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the issue raised in this writ petition is covered by an earlier order passed by this Court and has placed reliance on the order made in W.P(MD)No.20522 of 2025 dated 29.07.2025.

3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent also does not dispute the said fact.

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4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

5. In view of the same, the respondent is directed to release the eligible benefits to the petitioner together with 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 15.10.2025 Index:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No LS TO

1. The General Manager, Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Trichy.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

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