Kaliyamoorthy.S v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Kaliyamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Nagapattinam Region, Nagapattinam.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.23,079/- for 13 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 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a retired Selection Grade Conductor seeking a Mandamus for disbursal of surrender leave salary to a tune of Rs.23,079/-.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner had retired from service on 30.06.2022 but so far surrender leave salary has not been settled in favour of the writ petitioner.

3. In case, if the petitioner is found eligible, the second respondent is directed to release the said amount, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order along with 6% interest from the date of retirement till the date of actual payment.

4. With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Nagapattinam Region, Nagapattinam.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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