V.Mehala v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.03.2025

CORAM

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

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Trichy.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount payable towards the encashment of 20 days of earned leaves, surrendered by her husband/deceased retired workman K.Vetrimani, Staff No. 1937 in the years 2015 and 2016 before his retirement, either based on his monthly wages of the respective months of surrender of those earned leaves, together with 18% interest p.a. from the respective due dates or based on the monthly wages payable on the month of this retirement, together with 18% interest from the date of his retirement, with a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Jagadeesh Balan Standing Counsel

O R D E R

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

2. Though the petitioner's husband has retired on 31.01.2017, the earned leave and surrender leave salary have not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondent on 03.02.2025, 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 respondent.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is 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 2/4

date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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The Managing Director, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy.

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BATTU DEVANAND , J.

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