R. Murugan (Jo3257) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.04.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN R.Murugan ... Petitioner -Versus1.Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount of Rs.35,577/- payable as wages towards 60 days of earned leaves surrendered by him, while he was in service, as admitted by the respondent in their RTI, together with 15% interest from the date of his retirement, within time frame.

For Petitioner : Mr.Krishnasamy R.

For Respondent : Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking

payment towards 60 days of earned leave surrendered by the petitioner, while he was in service.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondent.

3. The respondents may examine the service register of the petitioner and examine whether any amount is due and payable to the petitioner and if so, pay the said amount together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal. The entire exercise must be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 03.04.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order

To 1.Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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