Driver sought conversion of absence during criminal proceedings into earned leave and release of withheld salary; representation pending. Court directed second respondent to decide representation on merits, noting complaint against petitioner was subsequently dropped.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 18-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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K.Sivakumar
..petitioner(s)
Vs
..respondent(s)
Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to convert the petitioner’s period of absence from 23.05.2024 to 18.06.2024 into earned leave and release all consequential monetary benefits, including the withheld salary for the said period with applicable interest within a time frame fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner’s
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representation dated 25.06.2025.
For petitioner(s): M/s. S.Balamuki For respondent(s): Mr. M.Murali Vinodh Standing Counsel
ORDER
This writ petition is filed for the following relief:
"To direct the 2nd respondent to convert the petitioner’s
period of absence from 23.05.2024 to 18.06.2024 into earned leave and release all consequential monetary benefits, including the withheld salary for the said period with applicable interest within a time frame fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 25.06.2025.”
Report in FIR No.39/2024 was registered. Hence, he approached Madurai
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Bench of this Court for an anticipatory bail and the same was granted with condition to appear before the concerned Police Station until further orders.
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03.03.2025. Therefore, the petitioner sent a representation dated 24.03.2025 seeking the documents as it is crucial for the enquiry.
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costs.
18-03-2026
KAN
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To
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P.T.ASHA, J.
KAN
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the 2nd respondent should consider converting the petitioner's absence period into earned leave with monetary benefits.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
K.Sivakumar
The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd.
The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Erode Region
The Branch Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Erode Region, Kodumudi Branch
P.T. Asha
As recorded by the court registry
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