Y Pattabhi Ramaiah v. the State of Ap
Service law – retirement benefits – writ of mandamus under Article 226
Case brief
What is this about?
Andhra Pradesh High Court, Amaravati (D. Ramesh, J.) disposed of Writ Petition No. 17256 of 2025 (decided 02.03.2026) filed by Y Pattabhi Ramaiah, retired General Manager (PIU) of A.P. State Warehousing Corporation, seeking mandamus for payment of retirement benefits — gratuity, encashment of earned leave, group service linked insurance and provident fund — withheld after retirement on 31.8.2023 despite nine show cause notices (2022) without any charge memo or disciplinary proceedings; Corporation relied on Rule 9 of APSWC Service Rules and pending audit reconciliation; Court directed placement of proposals before the Audit Committee meeting (16th-17th March 2026), review committee report within two weeks, orders within two weeks thereafter, and release of all pensionary benefits within two months, with interest if entitled as per Rules. Keywords: pensionary benefits; gratuity; provident fund; leave encashment; GSLI; withholding of retirement benefits; Rule 9 APSWC Service Rules; Article 226; Articles 14 and 21; mandamus; audit committee.