Madras High Court
WP(MD)/22768/2026 of Radhakrishnan P Vs The Managing Director on 7 August 2026
W.P.(MD)No.22768 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 07.08.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
W.P.(MD)No.22768 of 2026
P.Radhakrishnan
... Petitioner
vs.
1.The Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043.
2.The General Manager,
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited, Coimbatore Region, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043.
... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse to the petitioner, the differential amount of terminal benefits namely Gratuity, Earn Leave Salary, revised scale of pay and other pensionary arrears, in accordance with the 12(3) settlement dated 01.06.2025, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, and to revise the petitioner's pension accordingly, within the time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
: Mr.S.Prasanth
For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah
Standing Counsel
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O R D E R
Heard Mr.S.Prasanth, learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel, who takes notice for Respondents.
2. This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse to the petitioner, the differential amount of terminal benefits namely Gratuity, Earn Leave Salary, revised scale of pay and other pensionary arrears, in accordance with the 12(3) settlement dated 01.06.2025, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, and to revise the petitioner's pension accordingly.
3. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
4. Today, 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.
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5. In 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 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.
8. Admittedly, 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
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W.P.(MD)No.22768 of 2026 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.”
6. In the light of the above, this Writ Petition is allowed directing the respondents to 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 01.06.2025 and settle all other benefits in terms of the said Settlement and pay 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. There shall be no order as to costs. 07.08.2026 Index :Yes / No Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No Nsr
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W.P.(MD)No.22768 of 2026 To:
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited, Coimbatore Region, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043.
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W.P.(MD)No.22768 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
, J.
Nsr Order made in W.P.(MD)No.22768 of 2026 07.08.2026
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