W.P.No.41898 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 06.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.41898 of 2025 T.Dhanasekar ….. Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043. ….. Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay a sum of Rs.21,835/- towards outstanding dearness allowance along with 18% per annum interest for the belated period of payment to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karthik For Respondent : Mr.C.Gouthamraj Standing Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction tot he respondent to pay a sum of Rs.21,835/- towards outstanding dearness allowance, together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated period of payment to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.41898 of 2025 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. The petitioner had worked in the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and retired from service on 31.05.2023. On the date of retirement, he was working as a Senior Trades Man in the respondent Corporation. However, he was not paid a sum of Rs.21,835/- towards the outstanding dearness allowance. Though the petitioner had made several representations, it was not considered so far. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent is directed to pay the outstanding dearness allowance along with the applicable interest to the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 06.11.2025 (1/3) Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No Lpp https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.41898 of 2025 To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.41898 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp W.P.No.41898 of 2025 (1/3) 06.11.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis