- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:9397 WP No. 7069 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD WRIT PETITION NO. 7069 OF 2025 (S-RES) BETWEEN: MALLIKARJUNA M S/O. MALLAIAH. A AGED ABOUT 75 YEARS R/AT NO.4, 9TH CROSS KUVEMPU ROAD, CHIKKALASANDRA BANGALORE SOUTH, SUBRAMANYAPURA BANGALORE - 560 061 …PETITIONER (BY SRI. SRINIVASA K., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR KPTCL, CORPORATE OFFICE CAUVERY BHAVAN, K.G.ROAD BANGALORE-560 009. 2. THE DIRECTOR (A AND HR) KPTCL, CORPORATE OFFICE CAUVERY BHAVAN, K.G.ROAD BANGALORE-560 009. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. CHANDRACHUD A., ADVOCATE) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS THEREBY DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER DATED: 19.12.2023 VIDE ANNEXURE-C AND TO SANCTION ONE ANNUAL INCREMENT FOR THE LAST YEAR OF Digitally signed by MALATHI CHALUVA IYENGAR Location: HIGH COURTOF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:9397 WP No. 7069 of 2025 SERVICE RENDERED BY THE PETITIONER AS ON THE DATE OF HIS RETIREMENT WITH ALL OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL MONETARY BENEFITS INCLUDING PROPER FIXATION OF BASIC, PAYMENT OF DIFFERENCE AND ARREARS OF DCRG, PENSION ARREARS AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR FINAL HEARING, 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: “1. Issue a Writ of Mandamus thereby directing the respondents to consider the representation of the Petitioner dated 19.12.2023 vide Annexure- C and to sanction one annual increment for the last year of service rendered by the Petitioner as on the date of his retirement with all other consequential monetary benefits including proper fixation of basic, payment of difference and arrears of DCRG, pension arrears, etc. 2. Issue such other Writ or Order or direction as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit to pass under the facts and circumstances of the case to meet the ends of justice and equity.” - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:9397 WP No. 7069 of 2025 2. The case of the petitioner is that he was an employee of the respondent–Corporation and retired from service on 31.12.2007. Since his retirement benefits have not been settled, he submitted a representation dated 19.12.2023, vide Annexure-C. Since his representation has not been considered, he is before this Court. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the respondents has submitted that the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law, if this Court grants some reasonable time and keeping in view of judgment of Apex Court in Civil Appeal No.3933/2023 dated 20.02.2025. 4. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merit of the case, the writ petition is disposed of. 5. Respondent No.2 is directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 19.12.2023 vide Annexure-C, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:9397 WP No. 7069 of 2025 possible, not later three months from date of receipt of copy of this order, keeping in view of judgment of Apex Court in Civil Appeal No.3933/2023 dated 20.02.2025. Sd/- (H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD) JUDGE HA LIST NO.: 1 SL NO.: 55