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S.Krishnan, v. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC6 Nov 2025WP(MD)/31312/2025

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What is this about?

Retired transport corporation employee sought differential gratuity, leave encashment and pension benefits with DA at 50% per the 15th wage revision settlement. The court, finding the issue covered by an earlier order undisputed by respondents, directed release of eligible benefits with 6% interest within 12 weeks.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to pay eligible differential retirement benefits with 6% interest from due date till disbursement, within 12 weeks.

S.Krishnan, Vs The Additional Chief Secretary… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2025)

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WP(MD). No.31312 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 06/11/2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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WP(MD). No.31312 of 2025

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S.Krishnan ... Petitioner

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The Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600009.

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The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam..

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3. The General Manager,

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The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Velankanni.

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4. The Administrator,

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The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :-

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to compute and pay difference amounts in the benefits in

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respect Gratuity, Encashment of Leave Salary, Commuted Value of Pension Monthly Pension by taking Dearness Allowance at 50 percent i.e on par with serving employees of Transport Corporation with Arrears to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e. 31.03.2024 as per, in terms of the 15th wage revision settlement entered under section 12(3) of I.D Act dated 29.05.2025 together with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the differential payment to be computed from the date of his retirement till the date of payment within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. A.Rahul, Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.F.Deepak for R1 Special Government Pleader Mr.S.C.Herold Singh for R2 to R4

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to compute and pay difference amounts in the benefits in respect Gratuity, Encashment of Leave Salary, Commuted Value of Pension Monthly Pension by taking Dearness Allowance at 50 percent i.e on par with serving employees of Transport Corporation with Arrears to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e. 31.03.2024 as per, in

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terms of the 15th wage revision settlement entered under section 12(3) of

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I.D Act dated 29.05.2025 together with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the differential payment to be computed from the date of his retirement till the date of payment within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the issue raised in this writ petition is covered by an earlier order passed by this Court and has placed reliance on the order made in W.P(MD)No.20522 of 2025 dated 29.07.2025.

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The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent also does not dispute the said fact.

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In view of the same, the respondents are directed to release the eligible benefits to the petitioner together with 6% interest, since the settlement has not been paid in time, from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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The Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600009.

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The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam..

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The General Manager,

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The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Velankanni.

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The Administrator,

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

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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ORDER IN WP(MD) No.31312 of 2025

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Date : 06/11/2025

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S.Krishnan, v. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

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