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Mr.G.Rathinam Vs Administration — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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Mr.G.Rathinam v. Administration

Writ Petition (Mandamus) under Article 226 – Terminal benefits of dismissed conductor

Madras HC2 Mar 2026WP/10288/2024

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court single-judge order (P.T. Asha J.) in WP No. 10288 of 2024, decided 02-03-2026, filed under Article 226 seeking mandamus to consider representation dated 27.09.2023. Conductor G. Rathinam (C5866) of TN Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd suffered paralysis in 2016, pursued VRS, was dismissed on 24.02.2020; approval petition AP.No.6 of 2020 was dismissed by the Joint Commissioner of Labour on 25.01.2023 and left unchallenged. Court directed immediate disbursement of gratuity, salary, provident fund and other dues within three weeks; respondent served but did not appear; no costs. Keywords: writ of Mandamus, VRS, dismissal, approval petition, Joint Commissioner of Labour, gratuity, provident fund, terminal dues.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus effectively granted: respondents directed to immediately disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues within three weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded.

Why is it important?

Since the order in AP No. 6 of 2020 remains unchallenged, the respondents are directed to immediately disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues within three weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. ¶30

What the court decided

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Outcome

Mandamus effectively granted: respondents directed to immediately disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues within three weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded.

Issue for consideration

Whether, in view of the order passed in AP No. 6 of 2020 (which remains unchallenged), the respondent is bound to disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues.

Court's answer

Since the order in AP No. 6 of 2020 remains unchallenged, the respondents are directed to immediately disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues within three weeks from receipt of a copy of the order.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition (Mandamus) under Article 226 – Terminal benefits of dismissed conductor – Petitioner, a Conductor of Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited since 24.08.1994, suffered a paralytic attack on 06.06.2016, remained absent 166.5 days, appeared for enquiry on 15.11.2016 expressing inability to continue, applied for VRS (reapplied 20.04.2017 after misplacement), and was dismissed from service on 24.02.2020 – Approval Petition AP.No.6 of 2020 seeking confirmation of dismissal was dismissed by the Joint Commissioner of Labour on 25.01.2023 and remains unchallenged – Representation dated 27.09.2023 seeking release of pending payments (gratuity, salary, provident fund) not considered – Held: in view of the unchallenged AP No. 6 of 2020 order, respondent directed to immediately disburse pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues within three weeks of receipt of copy of order – No costs. (P.T. Asha J., Madras HC, 02-03-2026)

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WP No. 10288 of 2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

WP No. 10288 of 2024

Mr.G.Rathinam (conductor C5866), S/o.Govindaswamy, Mukkarampalli, K.Ettipatti Post, Uthankarai Taluk, Dharmapuri District 635306.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

Administration Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation (salem) Limited, Bharathipuram, Salem Main Road, Dharmapuri 5.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer:-Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to consider the petitioner representation dated 27.09.2023.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Saibaba

For Respondent(s): R-1 Served- No appearance.

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ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

“ directing the respondent herein to consider the petitioner representation dated 27.09.2023.”

The petitioner’s case is that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation as a Conductor on 24.08.1994. On 06.06.2016, all of a sudden, the petitioner suffered paralysis affecting his right hand and leg. Due to this sudden paralytic attack, the petitioner had to remain absent from work for 166.5 days.

Thereafter, on 15.11.2016, the petitioner appeared in person for an enquiry at the Zonal Office and expressed his inability to continue his work as a Conductor. Subsequently, on 17.11.2016, after the conclusion of the enquiry, as

per the advice of the investigating officer, the petitioner had applied for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). As his application was misplaced, he again applied for VRS on 20.04.2017 along with all the required documents. Since no action was taken on the petitioner’s application, in July 2019, during a meeting conducted by the Salem Division Branch Office, the petitioner sought clarification regarding his VRS application and also submitted an application requesting for extension of service till 31.03.2020. Despite all this, his request was not considered by the respondent.

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WP No. 10288 of 2024

While so, the respondent had dismissed the petitioner from service on

24.02.2020. However, the respondent’s Approval Petition in AP.No.6 of 2020 seeking confirmation of the petitioner’s dismissal was dismissed by the Joint Commissioner of Labour on 25.01.2023. Pursuant to this order, the petitioner had sent a detailed representation seeking release of the pending payments including gratuity, salary and provident fund. However, till date, the same has not been considered. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the records. The respondent though served has not entered appearance.

In view of the order passed in AP No. 6 of 2020, which remains unchallenged to date, the respondents are directed to take steps to immediately disburse the petitioner’s pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund, and other dues, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

02-03-2026

Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR

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WP No. 10288 of 2024

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR

To

Administration

Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation (salem) Limited, Bharathipuram, Salem Main Road, Dharmapuri 5.

WP No. 10288 of 2024

02-03-2026

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Issues for consideration

1 issue framed by the court

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1.
Whether, in view of the order passed in AP No. 6 of 2020 (which remains unchallenged), the respondent is bound to disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues.¶30
The court held
Since the order in AP No. 6 of 2020 remains unchallenged, the respondents are directed to immediately disburse the petitioner's pending eligible benefits including Gratuity, Salary, Provident Fund and other dues within three weeks from receipt of a copy of the order.ratio¶30

Statutes considered

1 provisions across 1 enactments

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Constitution of IndiaArticle 226¶12

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

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Order under challenge
Non-consideration by the respondent of the petitioner's detailed representation dated 27.09.2023 seeking release of pending payments including gratuity, salary and provident fund.¶28
Prior proceeding
Joined the services of the respondent Corporation as a Conductor on 24.08.1994.¶21
Prior proceeding
Suffered a sudden paralytic attack on 06.06.2016 affecting his right hand and leg.¶21
Prior proceeding
Remained absent from work for 166.5 days due to the paralytic attack.¶21
Prior proceeding
Appeared in person for an enquiry at the Zonal Office on 15.11.2016 and expressed inability to continue working as a Conductor.¶22
Prior proceeding
Applied for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) after the enquiry on the advice of the investigating officer; the application was misplaced and he reapplied with all required documents on 20.04.2017.¶23
Prior proceeding
In July 2019, at a Salem Division Branch Office meeting, sought clarification on his VRS application and applied for extension of service till 31.03.2020; the request was not considered.¶23
Prior proceeding
Dismissed from service on 24.02.2020; the respondent's Approval Petition AP.No.6 of 2020 seeking confirmation of the dismissal was dismissed by the Joint Commissioner of Labour on 25.01.2023.¶28

Parties & counsel

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petitioner
Mr.G.Rathinam (conductor C5866), S/o.Govindaswamy¶7
Mr.G.Saibaba
respondent
Administration Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation (salem) Limited¶10

Coram

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P.T. Ashaauthor¶5

Case details

As recorded by the court registry

Court: Madras HC
Decided on: 2 Mar 2026 · March
Registered: 10 Apr 2024
Case no.: WP/10288/2024
CNR: HCMA010624422024
Topic: Writ and Judicial Review
Bench: P.t. Asha
Disposal: ALLOWED
Case type: WP

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Mr.G.Rathinam v. Administration, WP/10288/2024 (MAD), decided on 2 March 2026.

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Statutes1

Constitution of IndiaArticle 226

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Procedural history8

Non-consideration by the respondent of the petitioner's detailed representation dated 27.09.2023 seeking release of pending payments including gratuity, salary and provident fund.
Joined the services of the respondent Corporation as a Conductor on 24.08.1994.
Suffered a sudden paralytic attack on 06.06.2016 affecting his right hand and leg.

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Bench / Coram

P.T. Asha

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