M.Yocob v. The Secretary to Government

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 13073 and 13077 OF 2026 WP No.13073 of 2026 M.Yocob S/o.Mariyannan, No.1/83, Erikodipatti, Laligam Post, Dharmapuri District-636 804. ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Secretary To Government Animal Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries Department,

¶2The Commissioner for Milk Production and Dairy Development

¶3The General Manager Krishnagiri District Co-Operative Milk Producer Union, ..Respondent(s) WP No. 13077 of 2026 O.Madhaiyan S/o.Obilireddy, No.5/74 Nalla Goundanahalli, Sokathur Post, Dharmapuri District-636 809. Page2 of 5 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Secretary To Government Animal Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries Department,

¶2The Commissioner for Milk Production and Dairy Development

¶3The General Manager Krishnagiri District Co-Operative Milk Producer Union, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the amount of private affairs leave encashment together interest @ of 12 Percent P.A. for the delayed period till the date of payment within the stipulated time. WP No. 13077 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the amount of private affairs leave encashment together interest @ of 12 Percent P.A. for the delayed period till the date of payment within the stipulated time. In both cases For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Pradeep Page3 of 5 For Respondent(s): Mr.R.V.Dinesh Rajkumar, AGP for R1-2 Mr.S.Arun Kumar, Standing Counsel for R3 COMMON ORDER The writ petitions are filed for the below relief: "directing the Respondents to disburse the amount of private affairs leave encashment together interest @ of 12 Percent P.A. for the delayed period till the date of payment within the stipulated time".

¶2The brief facts which are culminated in the filing of these writ petitions are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioners were working in the Dharmapuri District Co-operative Milk Producers Union and retired from service as Special Grade Senior Factory Assistant. The petitioners were entitled to leave encashment benefits which the respondents are legally bound to pay along with the interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation to the respondents to pay the benefits along with the interest. Since there is no response, the petitioners are before this Court.

¶3Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records. Page4 of 5

¶4Admittedly, the leave encashment benefits has not been paid for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to the same along with the interest for the belated payment. Therefore, the Writ petition is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the benefits along with 6% interest for belated payment within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 08-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To (In all cases)

1.The Secretary To Government Animal Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries Department,

2.The Commissioner for Milk Production and Dairy Development

3.The General Manager Krishnagiri District Co-Operative Milk Producer Union, WPoNo.o13073oofo2026 P.T.ASHAoJ. ssa WPoNos.o13073oando13077oOFo2026 08-04-2026 Page5oofo5