K.R.Krishnamoorthi v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.06.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P.No.16434 of 2024 and W.M.P.No.17985 of 2024 1.K.R.Krishnamoorthi 2.S.Rajan 3.P.Kanagaraj 4.M.Sengodan ... Petitioners Vs.
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Chennimalai Road, Erode - 1.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the admitted amount of Rs.35,364/- to the 1st petitioner, Rs.34,678/- to the 2nd petitioner, Rs.35,268/- to the 3rd petitioner and Rs.35,965/- to the 4th petitioner towards Encashment of Earned Leave surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest per annum from the date of retirement within the time frame fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioners : Mr.N.K.Ponraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Murali Vinoth Standing Counsel
ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking for a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the admitted amount of Rs.35,364/- to the 1st petitioner, Rs.34,678/- to the 2nd petitioner, Rs.35,268/- to the 3rd petitioner and Rs.35,965/- to the 4th petitioner towards Encashment of Earned Leave surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest per annum from the date of retirement within the time frame fixed by this Court.
2. Mr.M.Murali Vinoth, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents. He would submit that the eligible amount will be paid to the petitioners within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that, in all the connected matters, this Court has consistently allowed the payment with interest at the rate of 6% per annum.
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4. In that view of the matter, this writ petition stands disposed of on the following terms:- 1) The respondents shall pay the admitted amount of Rs.35,364/- to the 1st petitioner, Rs.34,678/- to the 2nd petitioner, Rs.35,268/- to the 3rd petitioner and Rs.35,965/- to the 4th petitioner towards Encashment of Earned Leave surrendered by the petitioners if they are eligible as per the Rules within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the dates on which the amounts became due, till the date of disbursement.
2) If the amount is not paid within a period of eight (8) weeks, thereafter, the same shall carry the interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the dates on which the amounts became due, till the date of disbursement.
3) No costs. Consequently, connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed.
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To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Chennimalai Road, Erode - 1.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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