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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
S.G.PANDIT, K.V.ARAVIND
Kumari Roopa G, D/o Dr. H. Gangadarappa – Appellant
Versus
State Of Karnataka Rep. By its principal secretary Department of revenue – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to penalty imposed on sub-registrar (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments regarding undervaluation and lack of authority (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. scope of interference in disciplinary matters (Para 7 , 8 , 18) |
| 4. functions of the sub-registrar are administrative, not judicial (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 17) |
| 5. writ petition rejected for lack of merit (Para 19) |
CAV ORDER :
(PER: HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.G. PANDIT)
The petitioner, a Sub-Registrar is before this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, questioning the correctness and legality of order dated 28.02.2020 in Application Nos.1786 & 2201 of 2020 passed by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal at Bengaluru (for short, ‘the Tribunal’) whereunder, the petitioner’s challenge to the order of penalty of withholding four increments with cumulative effect and also withholding of promotion for a period of four years from the date she became eligible for promotion, is rejected.
2. The relevant facts necessary for deciding the above lis are that, on the complaint of one Sri.Puttanaiah, investigation was taken up by the second respondent and after investigation, the second respondent submitted a report under Section 12
Judicial review of disciplinary proceedings is limited to correcting procedural errors, and findings can only be overturned if manifest injustice or violations of natural justice are proven.
The Sub-Registrar has a duty to verify General Power of Attorney documents before registration; failure to do so constitutes misconduct warranting disciplinary action.
Quash of Criminal proceedings – Dismissed - Power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is to be used sparingly and with circumspection
The Sub Registrar's role is administrative and limited to ensuring compliance with statutory formalities, and he does not have the authority to adjudicate or evaluate the rights of parties to make a ....
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