Madras High CourtWP(MD)/28781/2025disposed of

S. Balakrishnan v. The Management Of

2025-10-14Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 14.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU S. Balakrishnan, ... Petitioner Vs The Management Of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy Region, Represented by its General Manager, Trichy. ... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount payable towards the encashment of 34 days of earned leaves, Surrender 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 of 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. For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam, For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount payable towards the encashment of 34 days of earned leaves, Surrender 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 of based on the monthly wages payable on the month of his retirement together with 18 percent interest from the date of his retirement

2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 29.02.2024, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondent on 10.09.2025, for disbursing the said benefits. Since the representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

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4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent.

5. 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% 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.

6. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 14.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No LS TO

1. The General Manager, Management Of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy Region, Trichy.

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