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K.Balamurugan (Pr No.18225) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd.

Madras HC20 Feb 2026WP/6188/2026

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What is this about?

Writ petition seeking pension difference, dearness allowance arrears, surrendered earned leave wages and interest on belated PF payments. Counsel limited the request to disposal of a pending representation; the court directed consideration within twelve weeks with personal hearing and disposed of the petition.

What did the court decide?

Direction to respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 30.12.2025 on merits within twelve weeks with personal hearing.

K.Balamurugan (Pr No.18225) Vs Tamil Nadu… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P. No.6188 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20.02.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI

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W.P. No.6188 of 2026

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K.Balamurugan … Petitioner Vs

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1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep by its The Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 43.

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2.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees’ Pension Fund Trust, Rep by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. … Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus Directing the Respondents to IRT Contributions, to pay difference in pension for the period of May 2024 to July 2025, to pay the petitioner the difference in arrears in dearness allowance for the period of February 2018 to April 2024, to pay difference in Surrendered Earned Leave wages together with interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum for the belated payment of Rs.10,56,504/- towards PF and for the belated payment of Rs.4,96,052 /- towards Earned Leave / Medical leave salary within a specified time frame, as may be fixed by this court.

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W.P. No.6188 of 2026

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For petitioner : Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondents : Mr.C.Gauthamaraj (TNSTC)

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the Respondents to IRT Contributions, to pay difference in pension for the period of May 2024 to July 2025, to pay the petitioner the difference in arrears in dearness allowance for the period of February 2018 to April 2024, to pay difference in Surrendered Earned Leave wages together with interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum for the belated payment of Rs.10,56,504/- towards PF and for the belated payment of Rs.4,96,052 /- towards Earned Leave / Medical leave salary within a specified time frame, as may be fixed by this court.

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Though very many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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W.P. No.6188 of 2026 3. In view of the limited request sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve (1 2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.

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4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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20.02.2026 (1/2)

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

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W.P. No.6188 of 2026

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M. DHANDAPANI, J.

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1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep by its The Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 43.

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2.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees’ Pension Fund Trust, Rep by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

W.P. No.6188 of 2026

20.02.2026 (1/2)

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K.Balamurugan (Pr No.18225) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd.

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