G.Kannappan,(Rtd Staff No. As0169), v. The Managing Director,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA G.Kannappan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

...Respondent

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to settle the differential amount earned leave salary Rs.82,000/- along with interest at the rate of 12% and considering the petitioner representation dated 05.09.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court and pass orders. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent : Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel 1/6

ORDER

Mr.K.Raja, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent.

2. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The petitioner worked as a Junior Assistant and retired from service on 31.03.2017. It is his grievance that he is entitled to claim certain payments viz., difference in earned leave salary Rs.82,000/- along with interest at the rate of 12%. Therefore, he submitted a representation to the respondent on 05.09.2025. But till date, the respondent has not considered the said representation. Under such circumstances, this writ petition has been filed with the aforesaid prayer.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice, if a direction is issued by this Court to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2025 along with interest, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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5. Learned Standing Counsel fairly submitted that the respondent Corporation will consider the petitioner's representation and would settle the eligible amount to the petitioner along with 6% interest. Hence, this Court may issue appropriate directions in the above regard.

6. In view of the aforesaid submissions, without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondent to pay the eligible and admissible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

10.10.2025 mrn Index : Yes/No Speaking order : Yes/No 3/6

To:

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

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA,J., mrn 5/6

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