Selvakumar v. The Managing Director

ORDER Mr.K. Raja, learned counsel takes notice for the 1st respondent and Mr.C.S.K. Sathish, learned counsel takes notice for the 2nd respondent. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The relief sought in this writ petition is a direction to the

respondents to consider the petitioners' representation, dated 09.09.2025 with regard to fixation of pay and consequential benefits.

¶3Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the issue involved in this case is covered by the order dated 20.06.2023 passed in W.P. (MD) No.3609 of 2020, confirmed by a Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD) No.1099 of 2024 by order dated 04.07.2024 and affirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP (C) No.26264 of 2024, vide order dated 11.11.2024 and therefore, this Court may issue a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 09.09.2025 in the light of the same.

¶4Acceding to the said submission, learned counsel appearing for the 1st respondent, submitted that appropriate directions may be issued by this Court to the 1st respondent.

¶5In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners' representation, dated 09.09.2025 in line with the aforesaid orders and pass orders on their own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

¶6With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet: Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order vsi2

M.DHANDAPANI, J. vsi2 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Salem Ltd., No. 12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 07.

2.The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust, Office of the SETC HO, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

23.01.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 23.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Selvakumar Petitioner Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Salem Ltd., No. 12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 07. 2.The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust, Office of the SETC HO, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to re-fix the pay of the petitioner by adopting 2.57 multiplier/ matrix on par with 7th pay revision from the date of promotion with subsequent increments and to revise the terminal benefits and pension further to disburse the difference amount and pension arrears along with 6% interest within the stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr. J. Pradeep For Respondents : Mr.K. Raja for R1 Mr.C.S.K. Sathish for R2