Sekaran.A v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.12.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR A.Sekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Maruthupathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai.

... 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 amount towards the encashment of 102 days of earned leaves surrendered by him before the petitioner's 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 within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For Respondents : Mr.S.Raja Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition bas been filed by a Selection Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.05.2022.

2. At the time of retirement, enchashment of earned leave was not permitted. Therefore, the petitioner has sent a representation on 28.07.2023. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to disburse the eligible benefits to the writ petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Maruthupathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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