B.Srinivasan v. M/S.State Express Transport Corporation

Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct respondents herein to settle wages for the 90 days of earned leave surrender for the period from

27.04.2020 to 31.05.2025 with 6 percent interest from the date of retirement of the petitioner herein i.e. 31.05.2025 till date of payment to the petitioner herein with 6 percent interest in the light of orders of this Court in the similar case in W.A.(MD) No.210 of 2019 dated 04.09.2019 and W.P.

(MD) No.14960 of 2026 dated 05.06.2026 and by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 31.05.2025 and

18.06.2026." Page3 of 6

¶2The petitioner joined the respondent corporation as a Conductor in the year 1998. He retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2025.

¶3The petitioner would submit that periodical surrender of earned leave for encashment for 15 days for every year / 30 days for every 2 years have been suspended for a period of one year w.e.f., 27.04.2020. Thereafter, the same has been restored w.e.f., 01.10.2025 vide GO.Ms.No.35, Human Resources (FR-III) Department, dated 30.06.2025.

¶4The petitioner made a representation on 18.06.2026 requesting the respondents to settle wages for 90 days of earned leave surrender, however, the same was not considered. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsels on the either side and perused the records. Page4 of 6

¶6In a similar case in WP.(MD).No.14960 of 2026, the Madurai Bench of this Court had directed the respondent corporation to permit the petitioner to encash the earned leave available to his credit and disburse the amount payable together with interest at 6% per annum from the date of superannuation till the date of realisation.

¶7Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the orders passed in (MD).No.14960 of 2026, a direction is issued to respondents to consider the petitioner's representation in tune with the order passed in WP.(MD).No.14960 of 2026 dated 05.06.2026 and pass orders, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN Page5 of 6 To

¶1M/s.State Express Transport Corporation Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002

¶2M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by its Administrator, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. KAN 10-07-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA B.Srinivasan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.State Express Transport Corporation Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 2. M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by its Administrator, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents herein to settle wages for the 90 days of earned leave surrender for the period from 27.04.2020 to 31.05.2025 with 6 percent interest from the date of retirement of the petitioner herein i.e. 31.05.2025 till date of payment to the petitioner herein with 6 percent interest in the light of orders of this Court in the similar case in W.A.(MD) No.210 of 2019 dated 04.09.2019 and W.P.(MD) No.14960 of 2026 dated 05.06.2026 and by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 31.05.2025 and 18.06.2026. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr. D.Soundar Raj For Respondent(s): Mr. S.Sivasubramani Standing Counsel R1 Mr. C.S.K.Sathish R2