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NC: 2026:KHC:17651 WP No. 897 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 27^TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026

BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR

WRIT PETITION NO.897 OF 2026 (S-TR)

BETWEEN:

DR. M.N. LOKESH S/O LATE NAGARAJ M AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS

WORKING AS HEALTH OFFICER MAHADEVAPURA ZONE GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY

(UNDER ORDERS OF TRANSFER)

R/AT NO.1608, 25^TH A MAIN II SECTOR, HSR LAYOUT BENGALURU – 560 102.

…PETITIONER (BY SRI. VIJAYA KUMAR, ADVOCATE)

AND:

1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

VIKASA SOUDHA BENGALURU-560 001.

Digitally signed by CHANDANA B M 2. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER

GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY Location: High Court of N.R. SQUARE, BENGALURU-560 002.

Karnataka …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. SARITHA KULKARNI, AGA FOR R-1;

SRI. B.L.SANJEEV, ADVOCATE FOR R-2)

THIS W.P IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION DATED 12.12.2025 (VIDE ANNEXURE-J) SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER SEEKING FOR A POSTING TO WORK AS HEALTH OFFICER IN THE GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY WITHIN A TIME

LIMIT TO BE STIPULATED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.

THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’

GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR

ORAL ORDER

In this petition, petitioner seeks the following reliefs:

“(i) To issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order directing the Respondents to consider the representation dated 12.12.2025 (vide Annexure-J) submitted by the petitioner seeking for a posting to work as Health Officer in the Greater Bengaluru Authority

within a time limit to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court; and

(ii) To pass such other order or direction as this Hon’ble Court deems fit to pass in the facts and

circumstances of the case.”

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned

AGA for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent No.2

and perused the material on record.

3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his

representation at Annexure – J dated 12.12.2025 submitted to the respondents has not been considered so far by respondents nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court by way of present

petition.

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4. Per contra, learned AGA for respondent No.1 and

learned counsel for respondent No.2 submits that if reasonable time is given, the respondents would consider and pass necessary

order on the said representation.

5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and

rival submissions, the concerned respondent is hereby directed to address the grievances of the petitioner and consider his representation at Annexure – J dated 12.12.2025 and pass appropriate order in accordance with law, within a period of fifteen

days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. Subject to the aforesaid observations and directions,

the petition stands disposed of.

Sd/-

(S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR)

JUDGE

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