P.Sanjeevi Murugan v. The Management of

Page1 of 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 9534, 9546 and 9545 of 2026 WP No.9534 of 2026 P.Sanjeevi Murugan S/O.Ponnusamy 121, Nathamedu Kodumudi Erode ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Kovai)Ltd Erode Region Rep by its Managing Director Erode ..Respondent(s) WP No. 9546 of 2026 P.Veerappan S/o.Palani, ESW 516, Muthampalayam, Housing Unit Phase-II, Kasipalayam -Post, Erode-District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Kovai)Ltd Erode Region Rep by its Managing Director Erode ..Respondent(s) WP No. 9545 of 2026 K.S.Murugesan S/o.Senniyappan, Page2 of 7 50, Ther Street, Nerinjipettai, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode-District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Kovai)Ltd Erode Region Rep by its Managing Director Erode ..Respondent(s) WP No.9534 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying 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 from 1.9.23 as admitted by the respondent in the RTI information dated

20.11.25 together with 18 percentage interest per annum within a time frame. WP No. 9546 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying 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 from 01.09.23, as admitted by the respondent in the RTI information dated 17.01.26 together with 18 percentage interest per annum within a time frame. WP No. 9545 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying 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 from 01.09.23, as admitted by the respondent in the RTI information Page3 of 7 dated 18.12.25 together with 18 percentage interest per annum within a time frame. In all cases For Petitioner(s): Mr.Krishnasamy R. For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel COMMON ORDER The writ petitions are filed for the reliefs set out below: W.P.No.9534 of 2026: " 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 from 1.9.23 as admitted by the respondent in the RTI information dated 20.11.25 together with 18 percentage interest per annum within a time frame" W.P.No.9546 of 2026: " 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 from 01.09.23, as admitted by the respondent in the RTI information dated 17.01.26 together with 18 percentage interest per annum within a time frame." W.P.No.9545 of 2026: " 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 from 01.09.23, as admitted by the respondent in the RTI Page4 of 7 information dated 18.12.25 together with 18 percentage interest per annum within a time frame."

¶2The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of these writ petitions are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioners in W.P.Nos.9534, 9546 and 9545 of 2026 that they were appointed as Conductor and Driver respectively in the respondent Corporation and while they were working as "Special Grade Conductor" and "Special Grade Driver" respectively, they retired from service on attaining superannuation.

2.2. They further submits that their scale of pay should be refixed with effect from 01.09.2023 based on the new settlement dated 29.05.2025, which will increase their pay on the month of the retirement also and therefore, the respondent is liable to pay the arrears of the terminal benefits after revising the petitioners' scale of pay.

¶3The petitioners had made a representation to the respondent to pay them the difference/arrears payment with interest. However, the same had not been considered to date by the respondent. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court.

¶4Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the records. Page5 of 7

¶5Considering the limited request of the petitioners and taking note of the fact that the petitioners' representation has not been considered to date by the Respondent, a mandamus, is therefore, issued to the respondent to pay the difference/arrears of terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave after revising the same based on the scale of pay payable to the petitioners from 01.9.23 as admitted by the respondent in the respective RTI information dated 20.11.25, 18.12.2025 and 17.01.2026, together with 6 percentage interest per annum within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 11-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page6 of 7 P.T.ASHA J. ssa To (in all cases) The Managing Director, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Kovai)Ltd Erode Region Erode WP No. 9534, 9546 and 9545 of 2026 11-03-2026 Page7 of 7