WP No. 31711 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP No. 31711 of 2026 1. T.G.Annadurai 2. B. Thirugnanam ..Petitioner(s) Vs The General Manager Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No 3/137 Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O Villupuram Taluk and District 605 403 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay difference in Gratuity and Leave Salary based on increased D.A., as per G.O (Ms) No 99 dated 28.04.2025 and 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 10% interest to the petitioners and to pass For Petitioner(s): M/S.T.Karkkivelan For Respondent(s): M/s.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel ORDER Heard M/s.T.Karkkivelan, learned counsel for the petitioners and M/s.S.Pavithra, learned Senior Counsel for the respondent Corporation. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31711 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. With the consent of both the parties, the writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 3. Both the petitioners herein, having served as ‘Drivers’ in the respondent Corporation, retired from service on 31.03.2025 and 31.05.2025 respectively, and their terminal benefits have not been calculated based on the basic pay and Dearness Allowance at the rate of 55% vide G.O.(Ms) No.99, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 28.04.2025. As the terminal benefits of the petitioners have not been calculated, the petitioners approached this Court by filing the present writ petition to recalculate the terminal benefits of the petitioners by duly applying 55% of the Dearness Allowance and to pay the same together with interest at the rate of 10%. 4. M/s.S.Pavithra, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent Corporation, submits that the petitioners herein are entitled to the enhanced Dearness Allowance in terms of the said Government Order vide G.O.(Ms) No.99, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 28.04.2025, and the eligible amounts are to be disbursed to the petitioners with interest at the rate of 6% per annum. 5. In the light of the above, this Court does not see any reason to interfere with the matter. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of directing the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31711 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 respondents to recalculate the terminal benefits of the petitioners by applying the Dearness Allowance at the rate of 55% and disburse the eligible amounts payable to the petitioners together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No skr To The General Manager, Tamil Nadu state Transport, Corproaiton (Villupuram) Ltd, No 3/137 Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O Villupuram Taluk and District 605 403 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31711 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. skr WP No. 31711 of 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis