WP No. 925 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 925 of 2026 V.Kesavaraja (Pay Roll No 3376) S/o Venkatarajan Malaiyadi Rajapalayam Village, Karungali Post, Via Madanur, Anaicut Taluk,Vellore District 603 804 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transpor Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram 605 602 2. the General Manager Tamil nadu State Transport Corproation (Villupuram) Ltd Vellore Region, rangapuram Vellore 632 009 ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to rectify the pay anomaly existing between the petitioner and his junior R. Balachandran (Pay roll No 03682) by stepping up the petitioners basic pay on par with him with effect form 30.09.2019 and grant him all consequential monetary benefits with interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum from the date of entitlement to till __________ p. 2 WP No. 925 of 2026 the date of actual disbursement within a time limit to be stipulated by this hon’ble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Mohanraj For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to rectify the pay anomaly existing between the petitioner and his junior R. Balachandran (Pay roll No 03682) by stepping up the petitioner’s basic pay on par with him with effect form 30.09.2019 and to grant him all consequential monetary benefits with interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum from the date of entitlement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time limit as fixed by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsels on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner joined the service of the first respondent Corporation as Junior Tradesman on __________ p. 3 WP No. 925 of 2026 26.11.1985 and retired from service on 30.04.2025. He further submitted that the petitioner’s basic pay was lower than his junior by name Mr.R.Balachandran and therefore, he made several representations to the respondents viz., 13.09.2022, 25.09.2024, 23.04.2025 and 08.12.2025 for rectification of pay anomaly, however there was no action as on date and hence, the present Petition for the aforesaid relief. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 08.12.2025 in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no orders as to costs. 20-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DP __________ p. 4 WP No. 925 of 2026 To 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transpor Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram 605 602 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation (Villupuram) Ltd Vellore Region, rangapuram Vellore 632 009 __________ p. 5 WP No. 925 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP WP No. 925 of 2026 20-01-2026 __________