Elangovan .T v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Special Grade Tradesman of the respondent Transport Corporation, who had attained superannuation on

30.06.2022.

¶2According to the petitioner, at the time of his retirement, his surrender leave benefits were not conferred upon him and he has sent a representation to the respondents on 14.07.2023, however, there is no response from the respondents.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶4In view of the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to disburse the surrender leave benefits along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from 01.07.2022 till the date of realization within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam.

¶2The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport

Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy. R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.26765 of 2023

08.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.11.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.26765 of 2023 T.Elangovan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.2,77,551/- for 135 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.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel