WP/40465/2025 of K. Srinivasulu Vs The State of Telangana on 31 December 2025

1. The State of Telangana, rept. by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Government of Telangana, lnsurance Buildings, Abids, Hyderabad.

3. The District Treasury Officer, Wanaparthy District,

4. The Sub-Treasury Officer, Wanaparthy, Wanaparthy District,

5. The Municipal Commissioner, Wanaparthy Municipality, Wanaparthy District. . ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ Order or orders more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declare the impugned action of the respondents in not releasing and paying the retirement benefits, such as Gratuity(TS) amount of Rs. 3,75,541/- with Token No. 2601559990 Dt. 09.10.2025, Graluily(CS) amount of Rs. 12,24,459/-with Token No. 2601559883 Dt. 09.10.2025, Commutation(TS) amount of Rs. 3,59,331/- with Token No. 2601559930 Dt. 09.10.2025, Commutation(CS) amount of Rs. 11,71 ,6061- with Token No. 2601559917 Dt. 09.10.2025, Final EL Encashment amount of Rs. 11,27,3701- with Token No. 2600724923 Dt. 08.07.2025, G.l.S. amount of Rs. 41 ,5761- with Token No.26O0724942 Dl. 06.07.2025, lncrement Arrears amount of Rs. 1,16,4934 with Token No.

2600735959 Dt. O9.O7.2025 and 12 lnstallments of PRC Arrears of total amount of Rs. 2,32,5041- with first token number 2600836049 Dt. 22.07.2025 and 11 other token nrmbers on the same date, is illegal, unfair, unjust and violation of Articles 14, 21 and 300(A) of the Constitution of lndia and consequently direct the responderrts to release the said benefits together with interest @ 18 % PA on belated payments. IA NO: 1 OF 2r)25 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the resglondents in not releasing and pay the retirement benefits of the petitioner such as, Gratuity(TS) amount of Rs. 3,75,541/-with Token No. 2601559990 Dt. 09.10.2025; Gratuity(Cs) amount of Rs. 12,24,459/- with Token No. 26015598tI3 Dt. 09.10.2025, Commutation(TS) amount of Rs. 3,59,331/- with Token No. 2001559930 Dt. 09.10.2025, Commutation(CS) amount of Rs. 11,71,606/- wilh Token No. 2601559917 Dt.09.10.2025, Final EL Encashment amount of Rs. 11,27,370/- with Token No. 2600724923 Dt. 08.07.2025, G.l.S. amount of Rs. 41,5761- with Token No. 2600724942 DL.06.O7.2025, lncrement Arrears amount of Rs. 1,16,4931- with Token No. 2600735959 Dt. 09.07 .2025 and 12 lnstallntents of PRC Arrears of total amount of Rs. 2,32,5041- with first token number :2600836049 Dt. 22.07.2025 and '11 other token numbers on the same date, pending disposal of the Writ petition. Counsel for the' Petitioner: SRI P.VENKAT REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.1 to 4: GP FOR SERVTCES-|I| Counsel for the Respondent No.S: SRt RAMESH CHILLA, SC FOR MCPL The Court made the following: ORDER

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO DATE OF ORDER: 3t.L2.2O25 Between K.Srinivasulu ...Petitioner AND '' The State of Telangana, Rept. by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad and four others. ...Respondents OIII_)I-fi] This Writ Petition is filed aggrieved by the inaction of the respondents in releasing retiral benefits to the petitioner.

2. Heard Mr. P. Venkat Reddy, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Pleader for Services-Ill, appearing for respondent \ Nos.1 to 4 and Mr. Ramesh Chilla, learned Standing Counsel for Municipality, appearing for respondent No. 5. With their consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner submit that the lis raised in the present Writ Petition has a \ f (

already been adjudicated by the Division Bench of this Court in W.P.No.23138 of 2025, which was disposed of vide order dated 03.09.2025, ,rnd thus prayed to pass similar order in the present Writ Petition also.

4. The above made submission is not seriously disputed by the other side.

5. Having regard to the above made submissions and for the reasons alike in the c,rder dated 03.09.2025 passed by the Division Bench in W.P.No.2313B of 2025, the present Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to ensure that the entire amount payable to the petitioner be rt:leased within a period of six (06) weeks from today, failing which, the entire amount with regard to retiral benefits shall carry interest at the rate of .Loo/o per annum from the date the amount fell due till it is actually paid. There shall be no order as to costs. Miscellanr:ous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. To, SD/.P. PONNA KRISHNA ISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER

1. The Principal Secretary, Finance Department, of Telang;rna. riat, Hyderabad, State

2. The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Government of Telangana, lnsurance Buildings, Abids, Hlderabad.

3. The Distri,:t Treasury Officer, Wanaparthy District,

4. The Sub---reasury Officer, Wanaparthy, Wanaparthy District, \ u

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5. The Municipal Commissioner, Wanaparthy Municipality, Wanaparthy District.

6. One CC to SRI P.VENKAT REDDY, Advocate IOPUCI

7. One CC to SRI RAIvIESH CHILLA, SC FOR IvICPL [OPUC] B. Two CCs to GP FOR SERVICES-|I|, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad [OUT]

9. Two CD Copies BSR il

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