V.Kumar v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V.Kumar S/o.Vajravel, No.1/1, New Kanchipuram Road, Cheyyar, Tiruvannamalai District-604 407.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Managing Director Cheyyar Cooperative Sugar Mill Ltd., Anakkavoor-Thenthadalam, Cheyyar-604 401, Tiruvannamalai District.
2.The Managing Director Chengalrayan Cooperative Sugar Mill Ltd., Periyasevalai-607 209 Villupuram District.
Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to disburse the 104 days Earned Leave Salary to a sum of Rs.2,65,703/- by considering the petitioner representation dated 12.12.2025 in light of the 1st respondent letter
Na.Ka. No.1599/ 94/ E2 dated 24.01.2025 and the 2nd respondent letter Na.Ka. No.07/2025/E1 dated 14.03.2025 within a time stipulated. For Petitioner:
Mr.D.Venkatesan For Respondents:
Mr.K.Surendran Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent to disburse the Earned Leave Salary for 104 days to the tune of Rs.2,65,703/- by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.12.2025, in light of the 1st respondent's letter in Na.Ka. No.1599/ 94/ E2 dated 24.01.2025 and the 2nd respondent's letter in Na.Ka. No.07/2025/E1 dated 14.03.2025.
2. Mr.K.Surendran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner joined the 1st respondent's Suger Mill as Junior Assistant on 24.05.1991 and thereafter, he
was promoted to the post of Office Manager and transferred to the 2nd respondent's Sugar Mill on 08.01.2025. The grievance of the petitioner is that he was paid earned leave salary only for 90 days and the remaining amount has been withheld by the 1st respondent. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation dated 12.12.2025 to the first respondent, seeking disbursal of the earned leave for the remaining period of 104 days. However, the same has not been considered till date. Therefore, the petitioner has preferred the present Writ Petition.
4. Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.
5. On the above contention, this Court heard the learned counsel appearing for the respondent.
6. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of four
(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an
opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties.
7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs.
20-01-2026 Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Cheyyar Cooperative Sugar Mill Ltd., Anakkavoor-Thenthadalam, Cheyyar-604 401, Tiruvannamalai District.
2.The Managing Director Chengalrayan Cooperative Sugar Mill Ltd., Periyasevalai-607 209 Villupuram District.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
Anu 20-01-2026