Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6361/2023allowed

Sundaram .C v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

2023-03-23Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Sundaram ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioner surrender leave salary of Rs.65,130/- for 25.5 days together with interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum payable from the date of the petitioner retirement to till the date of actual payment. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner was employed in the respondent Corporation as Deputy Manager. His grievance is with regard to non-settlement of surrender leave salary. The issue raised in the writ petition is no longer res integra. It is squarely covered by the order dated 04.10.2021 passed by the Hon'ble Division Bench in W.A(MD)Nos.1883 to 1892 of 2021.

3.The petitioner has 25 1⁄2 days to his credit. He ought to be allowed to encash the same. The monetary equivalent may be Rs.65,130/-. It shall carry 6% interest also. The respondents are directed to settle the same to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible in any event within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is allowed on these terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 23.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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