J.Munisamy v. The Managing Director

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "to direct the respondents to revise the petitioner's wages with effect 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 01.07.2024 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 counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶3The petitioner joined the service of the first respondent Transport Corporation as Conductor on 01.06.1990 and retired on 31.05.2024 as a Checking Inspector. 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, gratuity and arrears of pension as per the 15th Wage Settlement. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking the difference in leave salary, gratuity and arrears of pension as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025. However, the said representation has not been considered so far.

¶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 from 01.07.2024 to 31.07.2025, in accordance with the 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. rap

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap To

¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605602.

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

¶3The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA J.Munisamy (Pay Roll No. 03587 and PPO No.4611) Son of Jayaraman, No.54/45, Murugesanar Street Pallikonda and Post, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District – 635 809. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605602. 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. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to revise the petitioner's wages with effect 01.09.2023 based on the 15th wage settlement Page2 of 4 dated 29.05.2025 and pay him the difference in Leave Salary, Gratuity and Arrears of Pension from 01.07.2024 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 within a time limit. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.P.Manoj Kumar For Respondent(s) : Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing counsel for R1 and R2