WP No. 6263 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 6263 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 6726 OF 2026 1. R.Srinivasan 2. A.Elumalai 3. K.Anandan 4. S.Kalaichelvan 5. N.Arumugam 6. S.Saravanan 7. G.Kasi 8. V.Jegathratchagan 9. R.Settu 10. G.Jeyabalan 11. V.Ulaganathan 12. M.Anandan 13. P.Narayanasamy 14. A.Subramani Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram- 605 602. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6263 of 2026 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd, Thiruvannamali Region, Bye Pass Road, Vangikkal, Thiruvannamalai- 606 604. Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 10 percent interest to the petitioners. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Karkivelan For Respondent: Ms.S.Pavithra ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 with 10 percent interest to the petitioners. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that they joined in the servive of the respondent Corporation as Drivers, Conductors and Helper trainee on various dates and retired from service. After retirement the respondents settled terminal benefits based on the salary paid. 15th settlement benefit was not extended to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation on 08.01.2026 to the respondents claiming the difference in gratuity, leave salary and the same is not considered. Hence, the petitioners have been paid the present writ petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6263 of 2026 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 5. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 08.01.2026 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 25-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6263 of 2026 Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram- 605 602. 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd, Thiruvannamali Region, Bye Pass Road, Vangikkal, Thiruvannamalai- 606 604. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6263 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. WP No. 6263 of 2026 25-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis