Thangaraju.D v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Coporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶2The petitioner retired from the Corporation on 31.12.2021. His grievance is non-settlement of the surrender leave salary to him.

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)No.1883 to 1892 of 2021.

¶4Respectfully following the same, the respondents are directed to disburse the surrender leave salary to the petitioner herein within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If disbursement is made within three months, it will not carry interest. If it is not paid within three months, it will carry interest at the rate of 6% from the date of the petitioner's entitlement.

¶5The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. rmi

27.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN D.Thangaraju ... Petitioner Vs. 1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.2,31,284/- for 134 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