S Santha v. Tamil Nadu State Trnasport Corporation Comibatore Ltd

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA S.Santha (JO 5734) ... Petitioner Vs.

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep by its The Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount of Rs.23,867/- payable as wages towards 45 days of earned leave surrendered by him, while he was in service; a sum of Rs.18,500/- towards STERBS contribution and Dearness Allowance for a period of 14 months, as admitted by the respondent in their RTI, together with 18% interest from the date of his retirement, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R. Krishnasamy For Respondents : Mr.M.Murali Vinodh Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the SR stage itself.

2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it had been stated that the petitioner had joined the respondent Transport Corporation on 05.06.1987 and retired from service as Special Grade Conducor upon attaining the age of superannuation on 31.08.2019. It had been stated that there has been a delay in payment of Rs.23,867/- towards wages for 45 days of earned leave surrendered by him, while he was in service; a sum of Rs.18,500/- towards STERBS contribution and Dearness Allowance for a period of 14 months. In this connection, the petitioner had given a representation to the respondent on 19.05.2025. 3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent. 4.In the light of the above, a direction is hereby given to the respondent Corporation to examine the petitioner's Service Register and 2/4

to verify whether the above payments are due and payable to the petitioner, if it is due, the same shall be paid to the petitioner with interest at 6% per annum for the delay period. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If there is any delay in paying the same beyond the stipulated time, then the rate of interest would be calculated at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual disbursement. 5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

04.09.2025 (2/4) kas Index:Yes/No To The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

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