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V. Selvamani v. The Managing Director

2025-03-10Honourable Mr. Justice Battu Devanand4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.03.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND V.Selvamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthupatti, Managiri, Karaikudi.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the earned salary for 135 days surrendered by the petitioner from the year 2011 together with interest at the rate of 6 % per annum from the date of retirement to till the date of actual payment to be made by the respondents, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeesh Balan Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Conductor of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking disbursement of the earned leave and surrender leave salary along with interest.

2. Though the petitioner has retired on 30.04.2023, the earned leave and surrender leave salary have not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 12.02.2025, for disbursing the said benefits. Since the representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to release the eligible earned leave and surrender leave salary upon the writ petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a., from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthupatti, Managiri, Karaikudi.

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BATTU DEVANAND , J.

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