WP No. 31221 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 31221 of 2026 C.Balaraman ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Villupuram Region, No 3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram 605 602 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the difference in Provident fund arrears, difference in leave salary, difference in Gratuity, difference in commutation, EL surrender and Pension arrears with interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mrs. D.Nirmala For Respondent(s): Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel (R1) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31221 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents to pay the difference in Provident fund arrears, difference in leave salary, difference in Gratuity, difference in commutation, EL surrender and Pension arrears with interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioner.” 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. The petitioner joined the service of the respondent corporation as Conductor on 21.02.1999 and retired on 31.01.2025 as a Senior Conductor. 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 petitioner had retired on 31.01.2025, he is entitled to the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th Wage Settlement. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking the difference in leave salary and gratuity as per the 15th wage settlement https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31221 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 dated 29.05.2025. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. 4. In view of the above, the respondents are directed to pay the applicable differential amount of PF arrears, difference in leave salary, difference in gratuity, difference in commutation, EL surrender and pension arrears to the petitioner, in accordance with the 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, within a period of twelve 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. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31221 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Villupuram Region, No 3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram 605 602 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31221 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 31221 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis