Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29169/2023disposed of

Tamilan .R v. The Management Of

2023-12-12Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR R.Tamilan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Represented by its Managing Director, Karaikudi.

... 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 payable towards the encashment of 71.5 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% interest p.a. from the respective due dates or based on the monthly wages payable on the month of his retirement, together with 18% interest from the date of his retirement. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Helper of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.10.2022.

2. According to the petitioner, he is eligible to receive earned surrender leave. However, the same is disputed by the respondent Management. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 20.10.2023. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to confer the eligible benefits upon the writ petitioner along with 6% interest 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. 2/4

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

12.12.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The Managing Director, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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