Nagarajan .S v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Nagarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.1,14,180/- for 66 days together with interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum payable from the date of this retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner is the retired employee of the respondent Corporation. His grievance is non-settlement of the surrender leave salary to him.

3.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. 4.Respectfully following the same, the respondents are directed to disburse the surrender leave salary to the petitioner herein in two monthly installments with 6% interest. The first installment shall commence from 01.08.2023.

5.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 23.06.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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