K.Nataraju v. The Management Of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 12/09/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU K.Nataraju ... Petitioner Vs The Management of Tamil Nadu, State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Trichy.

... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount towards the encashment of 49 days of earned leaves surrendered by him in the years before his retirement either based on his monthly wages of the respective months of surrender of those earned leaves, together with 18 percent interest p.a. from the respective due dates or based on the monthly wages payable on the month of his retirement, together with 18 percent interest from the date of his retirement, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr. S. Arunachalam, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount towards the encashment of 49 days of earned leave surrendered by him in the years before his retirement either based on his monthly wages of the respective months of surrender of those earned leaves, together with 18 percent interest p.a. from the respective due dates or based on the monthly wages payable on the month of his retirement, together with 18 percent interest from the date of his retirement, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.05.2017, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondent on 02.07.2025, for disbursing the said benefits. Since the representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/4

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing counsel appearing for the respondent.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to release the eligible surrender leave salary to the writ petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a., from the date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if no other impediment is there.

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

12.09.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes/ No Internet : Yes / No pnn K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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pnn TO The Management of Tamil Nadu, State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Trichy.

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.24899 of 2025 Date : 12/09/2025 4/4