Pandiyan K v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.25698 of 2025 K.Pandiyan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthupathi, Managiri, Karaikudi.

... 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 disburse the earned leave salary for 190 days surrendered by the petitioner from the year 2011 together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum till the date of actual payment to be made by the respondents, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 26.08.2025 and pass such further or other orders as this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a Mandamus for disbursement of the surrender leave salary along with interest.

2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 30.09.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 26.08.2025, 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 to the writ 2/4

petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 23.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes BTR To:

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthupathi, Managiri, Karaikudi.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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