W.P.(MD)No.17629 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.06.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.17629 of 2025 A.Baskaran : Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. : Respondents P RAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle petitioners surrender leave salary for 36 days in respect of the years 2011-2023 together with interest at the rate of 18 percent annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17629 of 2025 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary for 36 days in respect of the years 2011-2023 together with interest at the rate of 18 percent annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. Though the petitioner has retired on 30.06.2023, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondent on 02.05.2025, for disbursing the said benefits. Since the representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 4.Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to release the eligible surrender leave salary upon the writ 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17629 of 2025 petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a., from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 30.06.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PKN To 1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17629 of 2025 VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J. PKN W.P.(MD) No.17629 of 2025 30.06.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis