Rajendran.G v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN G.Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., 27, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Trichy Region, Chinna Milaguparai, Trichy.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle petitioner surrender leave salary for 135 days in respect of the years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 together with interest at the rate of 18% 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

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner was working as Special Grade Tradesman in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 31.05.2022. His grievance is that his surrender leave salary has not been settled. 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.The respondent / management is directed to disburse the surrender leave salary to the petitioner together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement till the date of actual disbursement within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5.This writ petition stands allowed accordingly. No costs. 23.06.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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