- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1927 WP No. 37212 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD WRIT PETITION NO. 37212 OF 2025 (S-RES) BETWEEN: SMT. VISHWABHARATHI C. S. W/O. UMESH AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS FORMER DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (PERSONNEL) BESCOM R/AT NO.198, 2ND 'G' MAIN 11TH BLOCK, NAGARBHAVI 2ND STAGE BENGALURU 560072. &PETITIONER (BY SRI. HANUMESH H N., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR KARNATAKA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED (KPTCL) 1ST FLOOR, KAVERI BHAVAN KEMPEGOWDA ROAD BENGALURU 560009. 2. THE DIRECTOR (A AND HR) KARNATAKA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED (KPTCL), 1ST FLOOR KAVERI BHAVAN, KEMPEGOWDA ROAD BENGALURU 560009. 3. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, BANGALORE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED (BESCOM) BESCOM CORPORATE OFFICE K R CIRCLE AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU - 560001 Digitally signed by MALATHI CHALUVA IYENGAR Location: HIGH COURTOF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1927 WP No. 37212 of 2025 4. THE GENERAL MANAGER (A AND HR) BANGALORE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED (BESCOM) BESCOM CORPORATE OFFICE K.R. CIRCLE, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU 560001. &RESPONDENTS (BY SRI.LIKITH R PRAKASH, ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO R4) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS BESCOM AND KPTCL TO FORTHWITH CONSIDER AND DISPOSE OF THE PETITIONERS REPRESENTATIONS DATED: 30.06.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-A, B, C AND D AND TO RELEASE THE PETITIONERS PENSIONARY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING PENSION, GRATUITY, COMMUTATION VALUE, LEAVE ENCASHMENT, AND ALL OTHER DUES PAYABLE FORTHWITH AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD ORAL ORDER 1. In this writ petition, the petitioner has sought for the following relief/s: <a. Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus, directing the respondents BESCOM and KPTCL to forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 30.06.2025 vide Annexure 3 A, B, C & D, and to release the petitioner's pensionary and retirement benefits, including pension, gratuity, commutation value, leave encashment, and all other dues payable forthwith. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1927 WP No. 37212 of 2025 b. Direct the respondents to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% p.a. on the delayed payment of such benefits from the date of retirement till the actual date of disbursal. c. Direct the respondents to rectify the discrepancy in monthly pension payments and release the balance arrears forthwith. d. Issue Writ/Order or such other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper, under the circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice.= 2. The petitioner was appointed as a Junior Assistant (SDC) in BESCOM on 05.05.1986. Thereafter, she was promoted to the post of Assistant (SDC) in September, 1996. Again in 2003, she was promoted to the post of Assistant Accounts Officer and in the year 2010, she was promoted to the post of Accounts Officer. Thereafter, in 2023, she was promoted to the post of Deputy Controller of Accounts (Personnel). On 31.05.2025, the petitioner retired from the service on superannuation. Thereafter, she submitted representations for release of pensionary - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1927 WP No. 37212 of 2025 and retirement benefits vide Annexure-A to D. Since the representations are not considered, the petitioner is before this Court in this writ petition. 3. Learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos.3 and 4 submits that the representations submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law, if this Court grants some reasonable time. 4. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merit of the case, the writ petition is disposed of. 5. Respondent Nos.3 and 4 are directed to consider the representations vide Annexures-C and D, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than six weeks from date of receipt of copy of this order. Sd/- (H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD) JUDGE HA LIST NO.: 1 SL NO.: 21