Ramesh M v. Vs the Chief Traffic Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Interest on delayed payment of leave encashment/service benefits; BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation); 6% versus 9% interest; Covid-period financial difficulty of transport corporations; State of Andhra Pradesh v. Dinavahi Lakshmi Kameswari (2021) 11 SCC 543 relied on; Divisional Controller NWKRTC v. Tanaji (WA No.100193/2024) distinguished; Sri Yallappa (WP No.106898/2025) relied on; Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution; Karnataka High Court writ jurisdiction; KSRTC/BMTC employees; retiral dues; representations Annexures B1 to B16; 12-week compliance window; per incuriam contention by respondent counsel.
What did the court decide?
Interest at 6% per annum on the delayed payment of leave encashment benefits; failing payment within 12 weeks, interest at 9% per annum, with no plea for reduction available to the respondent-Corporation.