S.Sajjan Rao v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN S.Sajjan Rao ...

Petitioner VS.

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

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri.

3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Scheme Thiruvalluvar House No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the leave encashment amount of the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 1/4

2012, ERBS amount, last 6 days salary and Gratuity difference amount at the rate of 6% per annum.

For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents :

Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus, seeking a direction against the respondents to disburse the leave encashment amount of the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, ERBS amount, last 6 days salary and Gratuity difference amount at the rate of 6% per annum. The petitioner had given a representation on 27.02.2025. 2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it is stated that the petitioner joined the respondent Transport Corporation on 10.06.1985 as Driver and retired from service upon attaining the age of superannuation on 30.06.2016. The petitioner was serving as Senior Grade Senior Driver. According to the petitioner, the Earned Leave surrender for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, the ERBS amount, 2/4

the last six days' salary and the difference in the gratuity amount have not been paid to him to date. He now seeks the eligible amount along with interest for the delayed period .

3.A direction is given to the respondents to examine the petitioner's Service Register and determine whether the encashment of the earned leave surrendered had been paid to the petitioner and if not paid, pay the same along with the eligible benefits payable to the petitioner, with interest at 6% per annum from the date of retirement till date of actual disbursement. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

08.04.2025 Index : Yes / No : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No TK 3/4

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

TK To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri.

3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Scheme Thiruvalluvar House No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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