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Madras High CourtWP/4589/2024disposed of

C.Rajan v. The Managing Director

2024-02-26Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26.02.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN 1.C.Rajan 2.K.Uthamaraj 3.D.Murthy ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode - 638 001.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the admitted amount by the respondent in the communication dated 12.12.2023 under the Right to Information Act towards Encashment of Earned Leaves, surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest p.a., within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.N. Senthil Kumar For Respondents : Mr.C.Gauthamaraj 1/5

Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondents to settle the admitted amount by the respondent in the communication dated 12.12.2023 under the Right to Information Act towards Encashment of Earned Leaves, surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest p.a., within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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

3. The petitioners herein had retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. Their retirement benefits, except for encashment of earned leaves surrendered by them, were settled. To an application made by the petitioners under the Right to Information Act, asking for due amounts to be paid in surrendering the earned leaves, the respondents, in their communication dated 12.12.2023, had stated that the petitioners are entitled for the following amounts towards earned leaves surrendered:- 2/5

Name Days Amount C.Rajan Rs.35,102/- K.Uthamaraj Rs.35,569/- D.Murthy Rs.34,709/-

4. In view of the admitted fact that the petitioners are eligible for the following amounts, which has not been paid till date, the petitioners would be entitled for interest on the outstanding amount.

5. In the light of the above observations, the respondents are directed to pay the petitioners the terminal benefits, together with interest at the rate of 6% from the date on which they would be eligible for such payment till the date of actual disbursement, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

26.02.2024 Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Lpp 3/5

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

Lpp To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode - 638 001.

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