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2026 DAILYLAW 50126 (MAD)

R.ELANGOVAN v. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

WP/26572/2026 · 2026-07-10

P T Asha

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 26572 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26572 of 2026 R.Elangovan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-02. 2. Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus Directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 12.06.2026 to settle the earned leave, surrender amount for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Saravanabhavan For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Vinoth Raj, Standing Counsel for R.1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26572 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “ Directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 12.06.2026 to settle the earned leave, surrender amount for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. 2. The case of the petitioner is that, after rendering several years of service in the respondent Transport Corporation, he retired from service on 31.07.2024. His terminal benefits were settled on 01.12.2025. However, the amounts payable towards surrender leave salary for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020 have not been paid to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner had sent a representation dated 12.06.2026 to the respondent which evoked no response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petitions have been for the reliefs stated supra. 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records. 4. Considering the relief sought for by the petitioner and in the absence of any serious objection from the learned counsel appearing for the respondents, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 12.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26572 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To 1. The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-02. 2. Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26572 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 26572 of 2026 10-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis