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M. Rajendran v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

2024-12-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.31212 of 2024 M.Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

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

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

3. The Chief Financial Officer, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

... 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 1 to 3 to settle the petitioner surrender leave salary so far not given by the respondent Corporation for 59 days in respect of the years 2011 to 2022 together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr. D.Siva Raman For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Special Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking disbursement of the surrender leave salary along with interest.

2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.10.2022, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 11.12.2024, 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. 2/5

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% p.a., from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve 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.

20.12.2024 NCC : Yes/No 2/2 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 3/5

To

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

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

3. The Chief Financial Officer, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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