K.Ravichandran v. Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction upon the respondents to release the earned leave salary of the petitioner without reference to pending Page2 of 4 recoveries, along with interest from the date of retirement viz., 31.07.2025 in the light of the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.14885 of 2021 dated

26.03.2024.

¶2The petitioner was employed as an Assistant Quality Inspector in the respondent Corporation and retired from service on 31.07.2025 after attaining the age of superannuation. Whileso, the 1st respondent has passed an order dated

30.07.2025 permitting the petitioner to retire with effect from 31.07.2025, without prejudice to pending recovery of Rs.3,13,12,816/- towards movement and storage loss said to have occurred during his service in Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam regions. By virtue of the said order, the petitioner's earned and unearned leave salary came to be withheld by the 2nd respondent and adjusted against the said recovery. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 23.09.2025 requesting the respondents to release his earned and unearned leave salary without adjustment towards the alleged recoveries. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶4Considering the limited request sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated

23.09.2025, in the light of the order dated 26.03.2024 passed in W.P.No.14885 of 2021 on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap To

1.The Senior Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Mayiladudurai Region, Mayiladudurai.

2.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Koyambedu, Chennai – 107. Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA J. rap 06-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA K.Ravichandran ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Rep. by its Senior Regional Manager, Mayiladudurai Region, Mayiladudurai. 2. Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Rep. by its Managing Director, Koyambedu, Chennai – 107. ..Respondent(s) Prayer : Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to release the earned leave salary of the petitioner without reference to pending recoveries, along with interest from the date of retirement viz. 31.07.25 in the light of the order passed by this Court in W.P.14885 of 2021 dated 26.03.24. For Petitioner(s): Ms.K.Abinaya For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Selvaraj, Standing Counsel