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M.Ilangovan v. The Managing Director

Madras HC16 Oct 2025WP(MD)/29188/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Surrender leave salary; retired employee; Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.; non-disbursement of terminal benefits; representation dated 09.09.2025 not considered; Writ of Mandamus; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; interest restricted to 6% per annum; payment within twelve (12) weeks; no costs; WP(MD). No.29188 of 2025; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; K.Kumaresh Babu, J.; decided 16.10.2025.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to release the eligible surrender leave salary to the petitioner along with interest at 6% per annum from the due date till the date of disbursement, within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶6

M.Ilangovan Vs The Managing Director — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP(MD). No.29188 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 16.10.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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WP(MD). No.29188 of 2025

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M.Ilangovan ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary for 71 days in respect of the years 2011 – 2023 together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul,

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For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP(MD). No.29188 of 2025

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a Mandamus for disbursement of the surrender leave salary along with interest.

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2 . Though the petitioner has retired from service on 30.12.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 09.09.2025, for disbursing the said benefits. Since the representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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

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