Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29584/2026 of M.Chitraisamy Vs The Managing Director on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29584 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) No. 29584 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011471512026}
M.Chitraisamy
No. 12-435-6, Bazar Street,
Kamuthi Road,
Melamudukulathur,
Ramanathapuram District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum)
Limited,
TNSTC Head Office,
No.27, Railway Station New Road,
Kumbakonam-612 001.
2. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum)
Ltd.,
Karaikudi Region,
Maruthupatti, Managiri,
Karaikudi.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum on the petitioners earned leave salary of 135 days surrendered from the year 2011 to till the date of actual payment i.e 26.12.2025 by the respondents by considering the petitioners representation dated 12.03.2026.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.SP.Vijaynivas
Advocate
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.C.Herold Singh,
Standing Counsel
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ORDER
The petitioner served in the respondent Transport Corporation as a Driver and he retired from service on 31.12.2025. The petitioner with a grievance that though he had surrendered his earned leave of 135 days while he was in service, the respondents have not paid the salary for the same, has submitted a representation to the respondents on 12.03.2026 and has filed this writ petition for a direction to the respondents to pay the salary for the surrendered earned leave.
2. Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents and submits that they would consider the case of the petitioner and pay the eligible leave salary if any.
3. Since the petitioner claims that he has not been paid with salary for the surrendered earned leave, the respondents shall consider the case of the petitioner and pay the eligible amount, if already not paid, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order together with interest at 6% per annum.
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4. This writ petition is allowed with the above direction. No costs. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ogy To
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Maruthupatti, Managiri, Karaikudi.
WP(MD) No. 29584 of 2026 B.PUGALENDHI, J. ogy WP(MD) No. 29584 of 2026 14-10-2026