WP No. 31262 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 31262 of 2026 C.Dharmalingam S/o.Chidhambaram 144, Puthu Colony Vellalappatti Post Salem District -636 012 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Salem)Ltd No.12, Ramakrishna Road Salem-636 303 2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Salem)Ltd No.12, Ramakrishna Road Salem-636 303 3. The Branch Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Salem)Ltd No.12, Ramakrishnan Road Salem-636 303 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioner’s salary for the period of February 2026 to May 2026 by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 5.6.2026 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31262 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.M.Subash For Respondent(s): Mr..K.Raja for R1 to R3 Standing Counsel ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to disburse the petitioner’s salary for the period of February 2026 to May 2026 by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 5.6.2026 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court. 2.The petitioner, a Senior Conductor employed in the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., challenges the inaction of the respondents in disbursing his salary and consequential service benefits for the period from February 2026 to May 2026. The transfer order dated 07.01.2026, pursuant to which the petitioner was relieved from his original branch, was set aside by this Court in W.P No.6531 of 2026 by order dated 26.02.2026. Despite the said order and the petitioner’s repeated requests to rejoin duty, the respondents refused to permit him to resume service until 25.05.2026, on the ground that the uploaded copy of the order of this Court had not been produced. The delay in uploading the order was beyond the control of the petitioner. Nevertheless, the petitioner has been denied salary for the intervening period. The petitioner thereafter submitted a representation dated 05.06.2026 seeking the release of his withheld salary and all consequential monetary and service benefits. However, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31262 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 the said representation has not been considered. Hence the present writ petition has been filed. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation within a reasonable time to be fixed by this Court. 4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 05.06.2026. on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, 5.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Uma https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31262 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. UMA To 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Salem)Ltd No.12, Ramakrishna Road Salem-636 303 2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Salem)Ltd No.12, Ramakrishna Road Salem-636 303 3. The Branch Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Salem)Ltd No.12, Ramakrishnan Road Salem-636 303 WP No. 31262 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis