WP(MD). No.29198 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.29198 of 2025 S.Subramanian ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents 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 135 days in respect of the years 2011 – 2024 together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the date for retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.29198 of 2025 ORDER 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. 2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 30.04.2024, 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. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum. 5. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to release the eligible surrender leave salary to the writ petitioner 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.29198 of 2025 along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 16.10.2025 (11/24) NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.29198 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU ,J. LS WP(MD) No.29198 of 2025 16.10.2025 (11/24) 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis