Konda Mohan v. The State of Telangana
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Telangana HC (Pulla Karthik, J.) common order dt. 08-01-2026 in W.P. Nos. 516, 532, 586, 632, 633, 638, 643, 698, 706, 717, 728, 738, 752, 754, 757 & 792 of 2026: retired State employees' non-release of retiral dues - gratuity (TS/CS/CAP/TG share), commutation/CVP, GPF/ZPGPF final bills, final EL/HPL encashment, surrender of earned leave, GIS/TGLI, PRC monetary benefit arrears, DA arrears, FAT bill - notwithstanding AG(A&E) sanction and IFMIS cheque/token generation; Article 226 mandamus; violations alleged of Articles 14, 16, 21, 300-A; interim applications under S.151 CPC; interest claims @18%-24% p.a., one relying on Vijay L Mehrotra Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (SC order dt. 31.01.2000) for 18%; identical lis previously disposed by Division Bench in W.P. No. 23138 of 2025 (order dt. 03.09.2025) - reasons followed; result: release of entire amounts within six weeks, failing which 10% p.a. interest from date due till payment; MPs closed; no costs. Relevant for delay in payment of pensionary/terminal benefits by Telangana finance department, Director/District/Sub-Treasury Officers, and conditional-interest directions.