P.Balasubramanian (Jo6304) v. Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 07.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN P.Balasubramanian ...

Petitioner Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its The Managing Director, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

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Respondent PRAYER: This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount of Rs.32,542/-, payable as wages towards 60 days of earned leave surrendered by the petitioner, while he was in service as admitted by the respondent in their RTI, together with 15% interest from the date of the petitioner's retirement. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Murali Vinoth Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner seeks interest for the delayed payment of Earned Leaves surrendered by him as admitted by the respondent in their information given under the RTI Act.

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2.Heard the learned counsel for the respondent. 3.A direction is given to the respondent to examine the Service Records of the petitioner and find out whether encashment of Earned Leave had been paid to the petitioner and if not paid, pay the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. If the respondent fails to comply with the direction to pay the amount together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum within a period of three months as stipulated, then, the amount would carry 12% interest from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. 4.With the above directions, this Writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its The Managing Director, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

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C.V. KARTHIKEYAN,J.

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