Krishnamoorthy v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.29852 of 2025 Krishnamoorthy

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited New Railway station Road Kumbakonam ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus or direction or any other orders directing the respondent to settle the amount for the surrendered leave of 135 days surrendered by the petitioner when he was in service with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum within the time stipulated by this Honble court.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondent to settle the amount for the surrendered leave of 135 days surrendered by the petitioner when he was in service with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum within the time stipulated by this Honble court.

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2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.08.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 08.10.2025, 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 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. 24.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes gvn 2/4

To:

1. The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Limited New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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