Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18429/2025disposed of

A.Rajendran v. The Managing Director

2025-07-08Honourable Mr.Justice Vivek Kumar Singh4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH A.Rajendran ... Petitioner -vs1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn.,(KMB). Ltd., Pudukkottai Region, Thirumayam Road, Pillai Thanneer Panthal, Pudukkottai.

... 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 for 96 days in respect of the years 2011-2023 together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the date of retirement to till the date of actual payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul 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 30.04.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 20.02.2025, 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 08.07.2025 Index : Yes / No smn2 To:- 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn.,(KMB). Ltd., Pudukkottai Region, Thirumayam Road, Pillai Thanneer Panthal, Pudukkottai.

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH , J.

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