M.Sebastian v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH M.Sebastian ... Petitioner -vs1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

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

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.3,21,079/- for 123 days together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date of actual payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

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

2. Though the petitioner has retired on 30.06.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 28.04.2025, 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 respondents.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to release the eligible surrender leave salary upon the writ petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a., from the due date till the 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.

NCC : Yes / No 23.06.2025 Index : Yes / No smn2 To:- 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

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

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH , J.

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