Thangavel a v. The Government of Tamil Nadu represented by its Additional Chief Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
TNSTC Kumbakonam managerial-cadre promotees; 2.57 multiplier vs 2.44 multiplier; G.O.Ms.No.303 pay commission revision; G.O.(Ms) No.330 dated 31.10.2018 quashing sought; wage settlement 04.01.2018 (notional 01.09.2016, monetary 01.09.2017); arbitrator award dated 03.05.2018 of Justice E.Padmanaban (retd.) distinguished for non-availment of 2018 settlement; laches plea; interest denied for belated approach; recovery of excess settlement benefit; pay computed from promotion till retirement; payment within six months; writ of certiorarified mandamus; Article 226; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; single judge B. Pugalendhi; decided 06.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petitions allowed: revised scale of pay at 2.57 multiplier vide G.O.Ms.No.303, calculated from the date of promotion till the date of retirement, to be disbursed within six months from receipt of a copy of the order; any benefit already availed under the 2018 wage settlement to be recovered from the petitioners; no interest payable owing to belated approach; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.