WP No. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 26110, 26113, 26116, 26127, 26134 & 26131 of 2026 M.Subramani ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 26113 of 2026 B.Nagaraj ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 26116 of 2026 A.Selavraj ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 7 WP No. 26127 of 2026 B.R. Selvaraju ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 26134 of 2026 A. Rayappan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 26131 of 2026 M. Aruchami ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 7 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 all petitions Mr. M.Karthik For Respondent(s): In all petitions Mr. C.Gauthamaraj Standing Counsel R1 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 14th / 15th wage settlement along with 18 percent per annum interest for the belated period of terminal benefits to the petitioners.” 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. The petitioners joined the service of the respondent corporation on various dates and retired from service on 31.05.2025, 30.04.2024, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 7 31.12.2024, 31.05.2022 & 30.06.2022, respectively. Subsequently, the 14th / 15th Wage Settlements were entered into between the Management and the Trade Unions on 22.08.2022 / 29.05.2025, respectively, pursuant to which the wages and pension were also revised. Since the petitioners had retired on 31.05.2025, 30.04.2024, 31.12.2024, 31.05.2022 & 30.06.2022, respectively they are entitled to the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 14th / 15th Wage Settlements. Accordingly, the petitioners submitted a representation seeking interest for the belated payment and difference in gratuity as well as revised pension as per the 14th / 15th wage settlement. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. 4. In view of the above, the respondent is directed to pay interest at 6 percentage for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as gratuity and earned leave salary and pay the eligible difference in gratuity and pension arrears together with 6 percentage interest as per the 14th / 15th wage settlements to the petitioners, 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. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 7 5.With the above direction, these writ petitions stands disposed of. No costs. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 7 To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproation (Coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26110 of 2026 __________ Page7 of 7 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP Nos. 26110, 26113, 26116, 26127, 26134 & 26131 of 2026 09-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis