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A.Jeyanthi v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

Madras HC4 Apr 2025WP(MD)/9492/2025

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What is this about?

W.P.(MD)No.9492 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 04.04.2025 by Justice Battu Devanand. Keywords: surrender leave salary; Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited; superannuation 31.05.2023; non-payment due to paucity of funds; representation dated 25.03.2025; writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; 115 days leave encashment; Rs.1,51,897.00; 6% interest awarded against 18% claimed; payment within 12 weeks; petition disposed of, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Respondents 1 to 3 directed to disburse the eligible surrender leave salary of the petitioner with 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement, within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶28

A.Jeyanthi Vs The Tamil Nadu State Transport… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD)No.9492 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 04.04.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND

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W.P.(MD)No.9492 of 2025

A. Jeyanthi

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Rep. By its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

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The General Manager The Tamil Nadu StateTransport Corporation (Kumbakonam ) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy – 620 001.

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The Chief Financial Officer, Tamil Nadu StateTransport Corporation (Kumbakonam ) Limited, Kumbakonam – 612 001.

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... Respondents

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

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W.P.(MD)No.9492 of 2025

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1, 2 & 3 to settle my surrender leave salary so far not given by the respondent Corporation for 115 days for the value of Rs.1,51,897.00 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty one Thousand Eight hundred and Ninety seven only) in respect of the years 2011 to 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.D. Siva Raman For Respondent : Mr.K. Jagadeesbalan Standing Counsel

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O R D E R

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing

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the respondents 1, 2 & 3 to settle my surrender leave salary so far not given by the respondent Corporation for 115 days for the value of Rs.1,51,897.00 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty one Thousand Eight hundred and Ninety seven only) in respect of the years 2011 to 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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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD)No.9492 of 2025

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2. A perusal of the records reveal that the petitioner had attained superannuation on 31.05.2023. However, his surrender leave salary was not paid, due to paucity of fund. The petitioner has sent a representation on 25.03.2025, seeking the above said benefits. So far, there is no response from the authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to disburse the eligible surrender leave salary of the writ petitioner along with 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve

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(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of.

No costs.

04.04.2025

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