WP No. 21873 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 21873 of 2026 AND WP NO. 21876 OF 2026 M.Arunachalam ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 21876 of 2026 K. Selvan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondent to pay the difference amount of terminal benefits such as gratuity and earned leave salary, as per the 15th wage settlement along with 18 percent per annum interest for the belated period of terminal benefits to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21873 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 WP No. 21876 of 2026 Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondent to pay the difference amount of terminal benefits such as gratuity and earned leave salary, as per the 15th wage settlement along with 18 percent per annum interest for the belated period of terminal benefits to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): In both petitions Mr.M.Karthik For Respondent(s): In both petitions Mr. C.Gauthamaraj Standing Counsel Order These writ petitions are filed for the following relief: “To direct the respondent to pay the difference amount of terminal benefits such as gratuity and earned leave salary, as per the 15th wage settlement along with 18 percent per annum interest for the belated period of terminal benefits to the petitioner.” 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21873 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 3. The petitioners joined the service of the respondent corporation and retired from service on 31.03.2024 and 31.05.2025, respectively. Subsequently, the 15th Wage Settlement was entered into between the Management and the Trade Unions on 29.05.2025, pursuant to which the wages and pension were also revised with effect from 01.09.2023. Since the petitioners had retired on 31.03.2024 and 31.05.2025, respectively, they are entitled to the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th Wage Settlement. Accordingly, the petitioners submitted a representation seeking the aforesaid amount with interest for the belated payment as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. 4. In view of the above, the respondent is directed to pay difference amount of terminal benefits such as gratuity and earned leave salary together with 6 percentage interest as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21873 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 5.With the above direction, these Writ Petitions stands disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21873 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21873 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 21873 of 2026 AND WP NO. 21876 OF 2026 17-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis