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Balasubramanian(Staff No. 18300), v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Coimbatore) Ltd,

2025-10-30Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Balasubramanian ... Petitioner -VsTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043 ... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount payable towards the encashment of 45 days of earned leaves, surrendered by him in the years before his retirement, and to pay him a sum of Rs,13,500/- towards the STERBS Fund, which was admitted by the respondent in their RTI reply, together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Krishnasamy R.

For Respondent :

Mr.C.Gouthamraj Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the respondent to pay the petitioner for the amount payable towards the encashment of 45 days of earned leave surrendered by the petitioner with interest at the rate of 12% per annum.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner was appointed/working as a Driver in the respondent Corporation from 20.07.1982. After competition of 19 years of service, he retired from service on 31.03.2019. While settling his terminal benefits, the respondent failed to pay and settle the amount payable towards 45 days of earned leave, which were surrendered by the petitioner before his retirement. It is also admitted by the respondent in the information dated 17.10.2023 & 30.10.2023 given under RTI Act that the petitioner is entitled for the same.

4. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent is directed to pay the amount payable towards the

encashment of 45 days of earned leave surrendered by the petitioner with applicable interest within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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