S.Chidambaram v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.07.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.17634 of 2025 S.Chidambaram : Petitioner Vs.
1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.
2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai.
: Respondents P RAYER:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.97,790/- for 38 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 1/4
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.97,790/- for 38 days together with interest.
2. A perusal of the records reveal that the petitioner had attained superannuation on 31.05.2023. However, his surrender leave salary was not paid, due to paucity of fund. The petitioner has sent a representation on 14.03.2025, 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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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.
Sm To:-
1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.
2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai.
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