R.Sivanandam v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR R.Sivanandam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.1,67,857/- for 88 days together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date of actual payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah TNSTC Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport corporation, seeking a mandamus to settle the surrender leave salary of Rs.1,67,857/- for 88 days together with interest at the rate of 6%.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner had retired from service on 31.03.2023 and despite his representation dated 13.01.2025, so far the surrender leave has not been disbursed. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to release the eligible salary to the writ petitioner along with 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. 24.01.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 2/4

To

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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