W.P.No.34299 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11.09.2025 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA W.P.No.34299 of 2025 1. A.Velusamy 2. T.Natarajan 3. V.Elangovan ...Petitioners Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 43. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode – 638 001. ...Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the amount admitted under the Right to Information Act towards the Encashment of Earned Leaves, surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest p.a. within a time frame. 1/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.34299 of 2025 For Petitioners : Mr.N.Palani Kumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Murali Vinoth, Standing Counsel ORDER This Writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to settle the amount admitted under the Right to Information Act towards the Encashment of Earned Leaves, surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest per annum. 2. Mr.M.Murali Vinoth, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this Writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the services of the Respondent Transport Corporation under various capacities and after completion of a length of service, they retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. While so, though the petitioners surrendered their 2/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.34299 of 2025 earned leave, the respondents have not settled the amount payable towards those surrendered earned leaves. Hence, the petitioners made applications under the Right to Information Act, seeking information regarding the dues under the encashment of Earned Leaves, surrendered by them. In response to the said applications, the 2nd respondent, vide communications dated 09.01.2025, 09.01.2025 and 16.12.2024 respectively furnished the following details:- Name of the petitioners Days Amount due A.Velusamy 60 Rs.28,718/- T.Natarajan 45 Rs.27,131/- V.Elangovan - Rs.32,643/- 4. Despite acknowledging that the petitioners are entitled to the amount mentioned above, the respondents have not come forward to clear the dues. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed by the petitioners, seeking to settle the amount admitted under the Right to Information Act towards the Encashment of Earned Leave, surrendered by the petitioners along with 12% interest per annum. 5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records. 3/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.34299 of 2025 6. On perusal of the papers, it is evidently clear that the petitioners are entitled to the amounts mentioned supra. Therefore, a mandamus is issued to the respondents to settle the amount, as admitted under the Right to Information Act, towards the encashment of earned leave, surrendered by the petitioners, along with 6% interest per annum, from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual disbursement of the same to the petitioners, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, it will fetch interest at the rate of 9% p.a. from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual realisation. 7. Accordingly, this Writ petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid directions. No costs. 11.09.2025 (2/2) skt Index : Yes/No Speaking order : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No 4/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.34299 of 2025 To: 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 43. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode – 638 001. 5/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.34299 of 2025 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. skt W.P.No.34299 of 2025 (2/2) 11.09.2025 6/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.34299 of 2025 WMP.No.38452 of 2025 in W.P.No.34299 of 2025 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. In view of amendment to the Court fee rules, this petition is allowed, subject to payment of separate Court fee, within a period of two weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not already paid, failing which this order shall be applicable only to the first petitioner. 11.09.2025 (1/2) skt 7/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis