V. Murali v. The Managing Director

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to disburse the differential sum of Gratuity and Leave Encashment benefits to the petitioner based on Dearness Allowances revision with effect from 1.1.2025 with interest at the rate of 9% 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 "Senior Tradesman" in the Respondent Corporation. It is the contention of the petitioner that the Dearness Allowance was revised from 53% to 55% of basic pay. Page2 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 increase of 55% was not taken into consideration while calculation 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.

¶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 01.01.2025 at the rate of 55% instead of 53% per annum , from the said date of entitlement till the date of actual disbursement along with 6% interest per annum, within a period of six weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page3 of 5

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No 1/2 Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605602

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore -632 009 Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o18228oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o18228oofo2026 02-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA V. Murali (Pay Roll No.03542 and PPO NO.4750) S/o. Venkatesan No.44/75 Dharmaraja Koil Street, Arcot and Post, Arcot Taluk, Ranipet District -632 503 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605602 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore -632 009 ..Respondent(s) This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct the Respondents to disburse the differential sum of Gratuity and Leave Encashment benefits to the petitioner based on Dearness Allowances revision with effect from 01.01.2025 with interest at the rate of 9 percent per Page1 of 5 annum from the said date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement within a limit to be stipulated by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s): Mr. J.Lakshminarayanan For Respondent(s): Mrs. S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel