K.K.Velusamy v. The Managing Director

ORDER Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.K.Raja, learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. Page2 of 4

¶2With the consent of both the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

¶3When the matter is taken up for consideration, learned counsel on either side agree that the issues that arises for consideration in this writ petition are squarely covered by orders passed by this Court in W.P.(MD) No.3191 of 2026, dated 05.02.2026, insofar as benefits of 12(3) settlement is concerned and insofar as claim for interest is concerned, by orders passed by the learned Division Bench in W.A.(MD).No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.08.2014 and W.A.(MD).No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.

¶4In the light of the consensus, this Court does not see any reason to adjudicate the case on hand on merits and is of the view that this writ petition can be disposed of in terms of the above said orders dated 05.02.2026 and

26.07.2021 passed by this Court.

¶5In the light of the above, this writ petition is allowed with following directions:

(i) The respondents shall revise the pay scale of the petitioner with effect from 01.09.2023 and provide all the consequential monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2024 as per the 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025 and settle all Page3 of 4 other benefits in terms of the said Settlement and pay arrears thereon to the petitioner.

(ii) The respondents shall pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary amounts and also on the differential amounts payable in terms of direction (i) above.

(iii) Insofar as salary for the last 10 days of the last service of the petitioner is concerned, the respondents shall pay the same if not already paid.

¶6The above direction shall be complied with by the respondents within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order skr To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007 WPoNo.o32005oofo2026 MUMMINENIoSUDHEERoKUMAR,oJ. skr WPoNo.o32005oofo2026 13-08-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR K.K.Velusamy ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the Respondents to disburse interest amount of the belated payment on provident fund, Gratuity and Earned leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of Difference amount of Gratuity and E.L. Salary as Per 12(3) wage settlement and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.08.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s): M/s. N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel