S. Sivaprakasam, v. Sakthivel,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN S.Sivaprakasam

...Petitioner

Vs.

Sakthivel, General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Trichy.

... Respondent Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 to punish the contemnor / respondent for willfully disobeying and not complying with the order of this Court dated 05.11.2019 in W.P.(MD)No.23171 of 2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The petitioner has moved for a contempt on the ground that the eligible leave vacancy has not been paid by the respondent. 1/3

2. Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent has produced a letter dated 21.11.2023 to the effect that the amount of leave salary was settled and on conclusion, it is found that excess payment of Rs.52,836/- has been made, which has been adjusted towards interest.

3. Mr.S.Arunachalam, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner disputes the same.

4. Since there is dispute in facts, I cannot go into the same at present. Leaving it open to the parties to agitate the matter before the appropriate forum, this contempt petition is dismissed. No costs. 04.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking Order mbi 2/3

V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN , J.

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