WP No. 32586 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-09-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA WP No. 32586 of 2025 K.R.Srinivasan, (Rtd Staff No.TR1333) S/o.Ramalingam, No.3/145.A, East Street, Gurusamypalaiyam, Rasipuram, Namakkal District- 637 403. Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Salai, Salem- 636 007. Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay the payments relating to Difference of Earned Leave salary Rs.39,828/- and DA Arrears Rs.16,540/- as per 14 th wage Settlement and considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent: Mr.K.Raja https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32586 of 2025 Standing Counsel (TNSTC) ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to pay the payments relating to Difference of Earned Leave salary of Rs. 39,828/- and DA Arrears of Rs.16,450/- as per the 14 th wage Settlement and to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2025 within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. 2. Heard Mr.N.Desinghu, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.K.Raja, learned Standing Counsel (TNSTC) for the respondent. 3. The petitioner states that he joined as a 'Technical Assistant' in the erstwhile Anna Transport Corporation (now Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Salem Ltd) on 27.05.1986 and retired as Senior Tradesman on 21.12.2021. At the time of retirement, his basic pay was Rs.52,900/- plus allowances, totaling Rs.67,111/-. The petitioner’s terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary, Commutation, VRS Compensation, 12(3) Wage Settlement Arrears, 7 days salary, ERBS Pension, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32586 of 2025 IRT Share, were paid belatedly between the years 2018 and 2021. 4. While certain arrears and interest for delayed payments were settled, following the orders passed by this Court made in W.P.No.24272 of 2023 dated 19.07.2023, the petitioner claims that the difference in Earned Leave Salary (Rs.39,828/-) and DA Arrears (Rs.16,540/-) as per the 14 th Wage Settlement have not been paid. 5. In this regard, the petitioner made repeated representations to the respondents, including on 12.06.2025, but the respondents have not acted upon them. The petitioner contends that the delay has caused financial hardship and that he is entitled to interest on the belated amounts. Hence, the petitioner is constrained to file the present writ petition. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 1 st respondent to consider the case of the petitioner and pass orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 12.06.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from today. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32586 of 2025 7. In fine, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 02-09-2025 (3/5) kak Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32586 of 2025 To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Salai, Salem- 636 007. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32586 of 2025 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J. kak WP No. 32586 of 2025 (3/5) 02-09-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis