R.Natarajan (Staff No.11421) v. The Managing Director

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Natarajan (Staff No.11421) S/o. Ramasamy V, 274 Rangappagoundanpudhur, No.1, Vadavalli P.O., Coimbatore 641 697 ..Petitioner in WP.No.22575 of 2026 K.Selvan (Staff No.14788) S/o. Karuppan, 38/12-B1, Cheran Nagar 2, Karamadai Road, Mettupalayam Coimbatore 641 301 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.22578 of 2026 M.Rajagopal (Staff No.17658) S/o. Mathaiya Gowder .N, 6/377 -1 Raiyan Nagar, Sirumugai P.O., Mettupalayam via, Coimbatore 641 302 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.22580 of 2026 Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. ..Respondent in all Page2 of 5 Common Prayer: These Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the amount towards the outstanding Dearness Allowance along with 18 percent per annum interest for the belated period of payment to the petitioners within stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. In all W.Ps. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Karthik For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gautamaraj, Standing Counsel Common Order These writ petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to pay the amount towards the outstanding Dearness Allowance along with 18 percent per annum interest for the belated period of payment to the petitioners 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 petitioners that at the time of retirement, they were working as "Senior Tradesman" in the Respondent Corporation. It is the contention of the petitioners that the respondent has failed to pay the revised Dearness Allowance from 01.01.2011 till the date of their retirements. Page3 of 5

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 revised Dearness Allowance was not taken into consideration while calculation their retirement benefits.

¶3The petitioners have made representations to the respondent to pay them the differential 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.

¶5Considering the limited request of the petitioners and taking note of the fact that the petitioners' representations have not been considered to date by the Respondent, a mandamus, is therefore, issued to the respondent to pay the differential sum of Gratuity and Leave Encashment benefits to the petitioners based on Dearness Allowances revision with effect from 01.01.2011, from the said date of entitlement till the date of actual disbursement along with 6% interest per annum, within a period of twelve (12) weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 5

¶6Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. No costs. 19-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VKR To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. VKR 19-06-2026