V. Deepa v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
Telangana High Court common order dated 08.01.2026 (Pulla Karthik J.) in W.P.Nos.516-792 of 2026: release of retirement/retiral benefits (gratuity, commutation, GPF, encashment of earned leave, GIS, surrender leave, PRC arrears) to retired State employees; six-week compliance direction with default interest at 10% per annum from date amount fell due; follows/relies on Division Bench order in W.P.No.23138 of 2025 dated 03.09.2025; writ of mandamus under Article 226; admission-stage disposal with consent; no costs; interest on belated pensionary benefits.
What did the court decide?
All sixteen writ petitions disposed of in terms of the Division Bench order dated 03.09.2025 in W.P.No.23138 of 2025: respondents directed to release the entire amount payable to the petitioners (retiral benefits) forthwith within six (06) weeks, failing which the retiral benefits carry interest at 10% per annum (printed 'lOok') from the date the amount fell due till actual payment; miscellaneous petitions closed; no order as to costs.