Srinivasan .S v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

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

¶2The petitioner was working as Special Grade Assistant in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 31.07.2015. His grievance is that his surrender leave salary has not been settled.

¶3The 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.

¶4Since the petitioner has approached this Court after almost nine years, interest has to be denied. The respondent / management is directed to disburse the surrender leave salary to the petitioner herein within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the respondents failed to disburse the same to the petitioner within the time limit mentioned above, it will carry interest from the date of the petitioner's retirement. 3 W.P.(MD)NO.15487 OF 2023

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

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¶1The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

¶2The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Trichy Region, Trichy. 4 W.P.(MD)NO.15487 OF 2023 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J. PMU W.P.(MD)No.15487 of 2023

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1 W.P.(MD)NO.15487 OF 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.15487 of 2023 S.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Trichy Region, Trichy. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs. 50,312/- for 41 days together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents: Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel. * * * 2 W.P.(MD)NO.15487 OF 2023