P.Mahadhevan (Rtd. Staff No.Fi0064) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.03.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Mahadhevan

...Petitioner

-VsThe Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary for 188 days for the year from 2009 to 2019, together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent : Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondent to pay the amount payable towards encashment of 188 days of Earned Leave surrendered by the petitioner before his retirement with applicable interest.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused

the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner had worked in the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and retired from service on 31.05.2019. On the date of retirement, he was working as Traffic Inspector in the respondent Corporation. However, he was not paid the encashment of surrendered Earned Leave Salary for 188 days. Though the petitioner made several representations, it was not considered so far.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent is directed to disburse the Earned Leave Salary, which was surrendered by the petitioner before his retirement for 188 days with applicable interest within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp

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