P.Muthusamy v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND W.P.(MD)No.11800 of 2025 P. Muthusamy

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (KMB) Ltd. Pudukottai Region, Thirumayam Road, Pillai Thanner Panthal, Pudukottai.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, in the nature of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle his surrender leave salary for 135 days in respect of the years 2011-2023 together with interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr. K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle his surrender leave salary for 135 days in respect of the years 2011-2023 together with interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment

2. A perusal of the records reveal that the petitioner had attained superannuation on 30.04.2023. However, his surrender leave salary was not paid, due to paucity of fund. The petitioner has sent a representation on 20.02.2025, seeking the above said benefits. So far, there is no response from the authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to disburse the eligible surrender leave salary of the writ petitioner along with 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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BATTU DEVANAND, J.

gvn To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (KMB) Ltd. Pudukottai Region, Thirumayam Road, Pillai Thanner Panthal, Pudukottai.

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