Golla Mallesham v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
Non-release of retirement/pensionary benefits despite token numbers raised; retired teacher Golla Mallesham v. State of Telangana (Principal Secretary, Finance) and others; Gratuity (TS) Rs.2,10,935, Gratuity (CS) Rs.13,89,065, Commutation (TS) Rs.19,43,747, Encashment of Earned Leave (TS) Rs.8,13,145, Group Insurance Rs.71,347, as per GOMS No.78; parity with Division Bench order dt. 03.09.2025 in W.P.No.23138 of 2025 (followed); direction to release entire amount within six weeks, failing which interest at 10% p.a. from date due till payment; Article 226 mandamus; I.A. under Section 151 CPC; disposed at admission stage with consent; no order as to costs; Telangana High Court, Justice K. Sarath, 06-04-2026.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to ensure release of the entire retiral-benefit amount payable to the petitioner (Gratuity TS/CS, Commutation TS, Encashment of Earned Leave TS, Group Insurance) as expeditiously as possible, preferably within six weeks; failing which the amount to carry interest at 10% per annum from the date it fell due till actual payment; pending applications closed; no order as to costs.