Smt. Jayalakshmi v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
HC-KAR, Writ Petition No. 5654 of 2026 (S-R), Oral Order dated 17-04-2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar. Petitioner sought mandamus directing respondents to consider representations dated 08-01-2026 (Annexures J/J1) for grant of pension and pensionary benefits under the Karnataka Civil Service Rules from date of retirement, as extended to similarly situated retired employees per G.Os dated 18-07-2018 and 11-02-2021 (Annexures G/H). AGA for State undertook consideration if reasonable time given; Court directed consideration and passing of appropriate order in accordance with law within three months; petition disposed of. Keywords: pension, pensionary benefits, Karnataka Civil Service Rules, representation, mandamus, disposal, Karnataka HC-KAR.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the concerned respondent to address the petitioner's grievances, consider her representations at Annexures J and J1 dated 08.01.2026, and pass an appropriate order in accordance with law within three months from receipt of a copy of the order; petition otherwise disposed of subject to these directions.