BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.04.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR P.Karupiah ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Pudukottai. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to revise/re- fix the scale of pay of the petitioner w.e.f. 01.09.2023 till his retirement, based on the wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 and consequently to pay him difference/arrears of wages and terminal benefits namely Gratuity and Encashment of Leave, after revising the same based on such re-fixed scale of pay payable to him on the month of his retirement, together with 18%

interest per annum, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondent.

2. With the consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and