A.S.Natarajan v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to pay difference in Gratuity, difference in leave salary and pension arrears, as per 15th wage settlement, dated 29.05.2025, along with 10 % interest, to the petitioner.

¶2Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the third respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

¶3The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner joined the services of the respondent Corporation as Driver. At the time of his retirement on 31.05.2024, he was holding the post of Special Grade Driver. Since the petitioner was in service as on 01.09.2023, he is entitled to the benefit of 15th Wage Settlement, however, the terminal benefits were paid to him belatedly, without revising the basic pay. Therefore, the petitioner made representation dated 15.12.2025, seeking to pay the difference in gratuity, leave salary and pension arrears, along with interest. However, the same has not been considered till date. Therefore, the petitioner has preferred the present Writ Petition.

¶4Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submit that it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

¶5On the above contention, this Court heard the learned counsel appearing for the respondent.

¶6In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the representation dated 15.12.2025 made by the petitioner, on merits and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners and any other interested parties. It is made clear that the petitioner would be entitled to interest @ 6% per annum for the benefits to which he is entitled to towards belated payment.

¶7This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-01-2026 (3/4) Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram )Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602

2.The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)ltd, cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore-607

3.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation, Employees pension Fund Trust, NO.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002 M.DHANDAPANI J. Anu

27-01-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.S.Natarajan SPL.GR.Driver Dr 2774, S/o.R.Srinivasan, No.7,Ramadoss Nagar, 2nd cross street, Aladi Road, Virudhcachalam post and Taluk Cuddalore District -606 001 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram )Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602 2.The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)ltd, cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore-607 3.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation, Employees pension Fund Trust, NO.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002 Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay difference in leave salary, difference in gratuity and pension arrears with 10% interest as per 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondents: Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 & R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R3