E.Sekar v. The General Manager

ORDER Mr.A. Vinothraj, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the first respondent and Mr.C.S.K.Satish, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the second respondent. Page2 of 5

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

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsels appearing for the respective respondents.

¶4This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus, directing the respondents to pay difference in Gratuity and Leave Salary with pension arrears based on increased Grade pay and revised pay as per 12 (3) Settlement dated

04.01.2018 with 10 percent interest to the petitioner.

¶5Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration, learned counsel on either side agree that the issue that arises for consideration in this writ petition is squarely covered by an order passed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.3191 of 2026, dated 05.02.2026, in an identical fact situation and a copy of the said order is also placed before this Court. The said order specifically deals with the 15th Wage Settlement and whereas, the case on hand is in respect of the 13th Wage Settlement dated 04.01.2018.

¶6In 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 said order dated 05.02.2026, passed by the Page3 of 5 Coordinate Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.3191 of 2026, wherein, the learned Single Judge has held as follows: "7. The petitioner's husband was in service as a permanent employee of the Transport Corporation as on

01.09.2023 and therefore, he is entitled for the benefits as per this 15th wage settlement. The petitioner's husband died, while he was in service on 27.12.2023 and he was paid with the retirement benefits as per the earlier wage settlement. The 15th wage settlement provides revision of scale of pay by 6% on the basic pay, for those who were in service as on 01.09.2023, however monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2024. Therefore, the petitioner's husband is entitled for the monetary benefits, pursuant to the revision of scale of pay from

01.09.2024 and the consequential retirement benefits.

¶8Admittedly, such a revision has not been made till date. Any belated settlement of monetary benefits due to an employee needs to be settled with interest at the rate of 6% per annum. Therefore, this writ petition stands allowed with a direction to the respondent Transport Corporation to revise the pay scale of the petitioner's husband with effect from 01.09.2023 and provide the monetary benefits with effect from 01.09.2024, as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 and settle the benefits along with arrears to the petitioner within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, with interest @ 6% per annum. The interest shall be calculated for the period beyond Clause 37(b) of the settlement dated

29.05.2025 till the date of actual payment. There shall be no order as to costs."

¶7In the light of the above, this writ petition is allowed directing the respondents to revise the pay scale of the petitioner and provide all the consequential monetary benefits as per the 13th Wage Settlement dated

04.01.2018 and settle all other benefits in terms of the said Settlement and pay Page4 of 5 arrears thereon to the petitioner, within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order skr To

¶1The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore District-631 009.

¶2The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. WPoNo.o32679oofo2026 MUMMINENIoSUDHEERoKUMAR,oJ. skr WPoNo.o32679oofo2026 19-08-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR E.Sekar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay difference in Gratuity and Leave Salary with pension arrears based on increased Grade pay and revised pay as per 12 (3) Settlement dated 04.01.2018 with 10 percent interest to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): T.Karkkivelan For Respondent(s): Mr.A. Vinothraj (for R1) Mr.C.S.K.Satish (for R2)