A.Selvam, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam)Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU A.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Rt Corporation (Kumbakonam)ltd, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karur Region,Karur.

3. The Deputy Manager(Personnel), The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region,Trichy.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle petitioners surrender leave salary of Rs.1,58,900/- for 135 days payable to him as mentioned in the proceedings of the settlement of accounts dated 15.03.2024 issued to him by the 3rd respondent together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date of actual payment. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul, For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to settle the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.1,58,900/- for 135 days payable to him as mentioned in the proceedings of the settlement of accounts dated 15.03.2024 issued to him by the 3rd respondent together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date of actual payment.

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 respondents on 02.09.2025, 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. 2/4

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. 25.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karur Region,Karur.

3. The Deputy Manager(Personnel), The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region,Trichy.

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