P.Subramani v. The Managing Director

O R D E R This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondents to revise the petitioner's wages with effect from 01.09.2023 based on the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 and pay him the difference in Leave Salary, Gratuity and Arrears of pension from

01.06.2024 to 31.07.2025 along with the interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement."

¶2Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶3The petitioner joined the service of the respondent corporation as a Conductor on 21.08.1997 and retired on 31.05.2024 as a Special Grade Conductor. Subsequently, the 15th Wage Settlement was entered into between the Management and the Trade Unions on 29.05.2025, pursuant to which the wages and pension were also revised with effect from 01.09.2023. Since the petitioner had retired on 31.05.2024, he is entitled to the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th Wage Settlement. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4In view of the above, the respondents are directed to pay the applicable differential amount of leave salary, gratuity and arrears of pension to the petitioner, in accordance with the 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 602

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd. Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600002.

P.T. ASHA, J

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11.03.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated : 11.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 9567 of 2026 P.Subramani ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 602 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd. Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009. 3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai – 600 002. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to revise the petitioner's wages with effect from 01.09.2023 based on the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 and pay him the difference in Leave Salary, Gratuity and Arrears of pension from 01.06.2024 to 31.07.2025 along with the interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement. For Petitioner : Mr. J.Lakshminarayanan For Respondents : Ms. S.Pavithra 1 & 2 Standing Counsel