Elangovan V v. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation

O R D E R Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner was working as Senior Assistant Engineer in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 31.01.2020. His grievance is that his surrender leave salary has not been settled.

3.The issue raised in the writ petition is no longer res integra. It is squarely covered by the order dated 04.10.2021 passed by the Hon'ble Division Bench in W.A.(MD)Nos.1883 to 1892 of 2021.

4.The respondent / management is directed to disburse the surrender leave salary to the petitioner together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of their retirement till the date of actual disbursement within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.This writ petition stands allowed accordingly. No costs.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.Elangovan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. 2.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 3.The Chief Financial Officer, The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. 4.The Chief Financial Officer, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam – 612 001. 5.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Earned Leave Encashment Salary and Gratuity amount within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel.