D.Palani v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below: "directing the respondents to disburse the differential sum of Gratuity and Leave Encashment benefits to the petitioner based on Dearness Allowances revision with effect from 1.1.2018 with interest at the rate of 8 percentage per annum from the said date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time limit."

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

2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that at the time of retirement, he was working as "Selection Grade Conductor" in the Respondent Corporation. It is the contention of the petitioner that the Dearness Allowance was revised from 5% to 7% of basic pay.

2.2. He further submits that retirement benefits were also to be disbursed taking note of the said revision in Dearness Allowance. However, the said increase of 2% was not taken into consideration while calculating his retirement benefits.

¶3The petitioner had made a representation to the respondent to pay him the differential payment with interest. However, the same had not been considered to date by the respondents. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. Page3 of 4

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

¶5Considering the limited request of the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation has not been considered to date by the Respondents, a mandamus, is therefore, issued to the respondents to pay the differential sum of Gratuity and Leave Encashment benefits to the petitioner based on Dearness Allowances revision with effect from 1.1.2018 at the rate of 6% instead of 8% per annum as claimed for, from the said date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is allowed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 09-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram )ltd, 3/137,Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

2.The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (villupuram)ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore-632009 09-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.9191 of 2026 D.Palani (Pay Roll No.09090) S/o.M.Devaraj, No.35/44a, Eswaran Koil Street, Thara Padavedu, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District-632 007. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram )ltd, 3/137,Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (villupuram)ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore-632009 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the differential sum of Gratuity and Leave Encashment benefits to the petitioner based on Dearness Allowances revision with effect from 1.1.2018 with interest at the rate of 8 percentage per annum from the said date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time limit. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Lakshminarayanan For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel For R1 And R2 Page2 of 4