Case Note & Summary
The case involves a batch of writ petitions filed by retired employees of the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) before the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The petitioners, who held various posts such as Traffic Controller, Driver, Artisan, etc., sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondent Management to pay interest on the belated payment of their terminal benefit, specifically leave encashment. The petitioners claimed interest at rates varying from 12% to 18% per annum. The matter was heard on 05.12.2025 and judgment was pronounced on 15.12.2025. The judgment text provided does not include the court's analysis, findings, or final order, thus the decision and ratio are not available in the extract.
Issue of Consideration
Whether retired employees of NWKRTC are entitled to interest on delayed payment of terminal benefits and whether a writ of mandamus can be issued for such interest.
