Syed Osman v. The State of Telanagna
Case brief
What is this about?
Delay/non-release of retirement benefits; retiral dues; encashment of earned leave; cheque No.2512427829 dated 25-06-2024; Rs. 7,90,167/-; bills finalized and generated in Integrated Financial Management and Information System (IFMS); Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution; alleged violation of Articles 14, 16 and 21; interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits (10% per annum awarded if not released within six weeks; 24% per annum sought); parity/following Division Bench order dated 03.09.2025 in W.P.No.23138 of 2025; disposal at admission stage; State of Telangana Finance Department (Special Chief Secretary); Pay and Accounts Officer, Abids; Joint Director, Pension Payment Office, Nampally; interim application under Section 151 CPC; retired employee/pensioner; Telangana High Court, single judge (Pulla Karthik J.), order dated 06.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Respondents Nos. 1-3 directed to release the entire amount payable to the petitioner (retiral benefits) forthwith within six (06) weeks; failing which the entire amount shall carry interest at 10% per annum from the date the amount fell due till actual payment; miscellaneous petitions closed; no order as to costs.