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Tamil Nadu Transport Retirees Protest Delayed Pension Benefits
22 Aug
Summary
- Transport workers, retirees protest for 5th day in Madurai
- Demand old pension scheme, release of retirement benefits
- Retirees yet to receive Provident Fund, gratuity, leave salary after 25 months
As of August 22, 2025, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) workers and retired transport department employees have been staging a protest for the past five days in Madurai. Their key demands include the implementation of the old pension scheme for those recruited after April 1, 2003, as well as the release of retirement benefits to the retired workers.
D. Sivakumar, the TNSTC-CITU representative leading the protest, stated that though the workers were assured they would be covered under a new pension scheme, it should be considered a "no pension scheme" in reality. He added that many transport workers who retired in June 2023 are yet to receive any of their retirement benefits, such as Provident Fund, gratuity, and leave salary, even after 25 months.
While the Tamil Nadu government has issued a Government Order to release the benefits for 10 months, the protesters are demanding a clear timeline for the release of all pending benefits. Additionally, they are seeking medical insurance coverage for the retired transport employees, similar to other government employees, to help them manage their age-related health issues.
