J.George Stephen, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.31156 of 2025 J.George Stephen

...Petitioner

-Vs1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

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

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a WRIT OF Mandamus directing the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.3,98,520/- for 135 days together with interest at the rate 6% per annum payable from the date when the same became due to till the date of actual payment. For petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : 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 for disbursement of the surrender leave salary along with interest.

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 15.09.2025, 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.

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.

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5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

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

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