Hyderabad, May 10 -- The Telangana High Court has voiced serious concern regarding the growing number of petitions filed over delays in the disbursement of retirement benefits to government employees.

The court emphasised that payments such as gratuity and other retirement benefits are not acts of charity by the government, but rather the rightful earnings of employees, accumulated through years of disciplined and dedicated service.

The court noted that these funds represent the savings of employees, set aside for essential needs like their children's education, healthcare, and future security.

Any delay in releasing these amounts after retirement causes undue hardship, and the government's failure to ensure timely payments risks erodi...