A.Poovalingam v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.16671 of 2025 A.Poovalingam : Petitioner Vs.

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

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

: Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle petitioners surrender leave salary of Rs.3,58,020/- for 135 days together with interest at the rate of 6 percent 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 for R1 & R2 1/4

O R D E R

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

2. Though the petitioner has retired on 31.05.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 14.03.2025, 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.

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5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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

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

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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