L.Murugesan v. The Management of

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 3856, 3860, 3863, 3866 and 3867 of 2026 WP.No.3856 of 2026 L.Murugesan Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd, Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Respondent(s) WP No. 3860 of 2026 S. Nagarajan Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd,Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Respondent(s) WP No. 3863 of 2026 K. Bharathi Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd,Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Respondent(s) WP No. 3866 of 2026 K. Raju Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd,Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Respondent(s) WP No. 3867 of 2026

¶1C.Palpandian S/o Chinnasamy 2/1B Moovar Nagar, 49, Kavundampalayam,, Coimbatore Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd,Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Respondent(s) PRAYER in

WP No. 3856 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the difference /arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to him form 1.09.23, as admitted by the Respondent in the RTI information dated 16.12.2025, together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Court. PRAYER in

WP No. 3860 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the difference /arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to him form 1.09.23, as admitted by the Respondent in the RTI information dated 29.09.2025 , together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Court. PRAYER in

WP No. 3863 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the difference /arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to him form 1.09.23, as admitted by the Respondent in the RTI information dated 02.01.26, together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Court. PRAYER in

WP No. 3866 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the difference /arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to him form 1.09.23, as admitted by the Respondent in the RTI information dated 24.11.25, together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Court. PRAYER in

WP No. 3867 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the difference /arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to him form 1.09.23, as admitted by the Respondent in the RTI information dated 29.09.2025 , together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Ms.H.Nandhini, for M/s.S.Arunachalam in all the writ petitions For Respondent: Mr.C.Gauthamaraj in all the writ petitions COMMON ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay the petitioner the difference /arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to him form 1.09.23, as admitted by the Respondent in the RTI information dated 29.09.2025 , together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Court.

¶2The petitioners in all these writ petitions were appointed either as a Driver or Conductor in the respondent Corporation and after completion of more than 30 years of service, they were upgraded to different posts in higher cadre. All the petitioners retired from service before the settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, dated 04.01.2018, giving retrospective effect from 01.09.2016. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to the pay revision with effect from 01.09.2016. However, the benefit of the settlement, dated 04.01.2018, is not extended to the petitioner.

¶3Hence, the petitioners made a representation to the respondent and the same was not considered and hence, they filed writ petitions, wherein this Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioners-representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law after giving opportunity to the petitioners. Pursuant to which, the respondent passed an order rejecting the request of the petitioners. Challenging the same, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent corporation.

¶5In order to resolve the dispute, in the settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, dated 04.01.2018, it is stated as follows:

¶6Perusal of the above said settlement makes it clear that the persons who are working in the Transport Corporation as on 01.09.2016 as permanent employee, are entitled to revision of pay scale and the revision of pay scale includes Gratuity and encashment of leave. However, while calculating the same based on the pay revision, they were settled only with the pension and other benefits except gratuity and encashment of leave. The rejection of the petitioners-request was on the ground that the petitioners are not in service as on the date of settlement, which is not sustainable one, as in the settlement, it is made clear that the persons who are working in the Transport Corporation as on

01.09.2016 as permanent employees, are entitled to revision of pay scale.

¶7In the result, all the writ petitions are disposed of with a direction to implement the revised pay as per the settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to the petitioners with interest. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 05-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

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