Chandrasekaran P v. The Government of Tamil Nadu represented by its Secretary
Writ Petition (Mandamus) – Retirement benefits – Surrender leave salary / earned leave encashment
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench - WP(MD). No.34018 of 2025, decided 26/11/2025 by K. Kumaresh Babu, J. - Mandamus by retired employee of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd. for encashment of 135 days surrendered earned leave (Rs.30,871) with 6% interest under 1998 Wage Settlement / S.12(3) ID Act, 1947; representation of 02.09.2025 not considered - Court directed release of surrender leave salary with 6% per annum interest from due date till disbursement within 12 weeks; petition disposed of, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to release the eligible surrender leave salary to the petitioner with interest at 6% per annum from the due date till the date of disbursement, within twelve weeks; no order as to costs. ¶34