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Anti Corruption Council of India v. the Principal Secretary

Karnataka HC19 Jul 2019WP/14864/2019

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What is this about?

In consolidated orders, the High Court of Karnataka withdrew six writ petitions filed by the Anti-Corruption Council of India praying for various directions regarding corruption, health, education, and infrastructure. The court allowed withdrawal on the condition that fresh petitions may be filed by individual members.

What did the court decide?

Petitions disposed of as withdrawn with permission to file fresh petitions by members on same cause of action.

Anti Corruption Council of India Vs the Principal… — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19^TH DAY OF JULY 2019

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PRESENT

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THE HON’BLE MR. ABHAY S. OKA, CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD

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WRIT PETITION No.48622 OF 2018(GM-RES-PIL) C/w.

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WRIT PETITION Nos.14864/2019, 15569/2019, 15882/2019, 15848/2019, 14865/2019 & 14866/2019

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IN WP.No.48622/2018

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BETWEEN

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Anti –Corruption Council of India Having office at No.27/3 BPH 4^th Floor, Summit Apartment Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560 001. Represented by its Chairman Mr. Hussain Mueen Farooq ... Petitioner

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(By Smt.B.Sudha, Advocate)

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AND

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The Secretary to Government Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India North Block, Cabinet Secretariat Raisina Hill, New Delhi.

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The Additional Chief Secretary Department of Home Affairs Government of Karnataka Room No.222, II Floor Vidhana Soudha Bengaluru-560 001.

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The Director General & Inspector General of Police Government of Karnataka Police Head Quarters No.1, Nrupathunga Road Bengaluru-560 001.

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The Chairperson Karnataka State Human Rights Commission 5^th Phase, 1-4 Floors M.S.Building, Dr.Ambedkar Veedhi Bengaluru-560 001. ... Respondents

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(By Sri.C.Shashikantha, ASG. For R1, Sri. D.Nagaraj, AGA. For R2 & R3)

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This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents to comply with the suggestions made by the Law Commission of India in its 273^rd report and to make a provision declaring custodial torture a separate criminal offence and etc.

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IN WP.No.14864/2019

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BETWEEN

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Anti –Corruption Council of India (The Constitutional & Fundamental Rights Public Trust) Having its office at No.27/3, Block-B PH 4, Summit Apartment Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560 052.

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Represented by its Chairman Mr. Hussain Mueen Farooq Aged about 43 years ... Petitioner

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(By Smt.B.Sudha, Advocate)

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The Principal Secretary Government of Karnataka Health and Family welfare services #105, 1^st floor Vikasa soudha Bangalore-560 001.

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The Hon’ble Minister Health and Family welfare Government of Karnataka Room No.143, 1^st floor Vikasa Soudha Bengaluru-560 001.

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The Secretary The Karnataka Medical Council #16/6 Miller Tank Bed Area Vasanth Nagar Bengaluru-560 052. Represented by its Secretary.

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The Directorate Health and Family welfare services Anandrao Circle Bengaluru-560 009. ... Respondents

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(By Sri. D.Nagaraj, AGA.)

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This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents to conduct physical inspection of Government hospitals and to file report accordingly before the appropriate authority and etc.,

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IN WP.No.15569/2019

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BETWEEN

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Anti –Corruption Council of India (The Constitutional & Fundamental Rights Public Trust) Having its office at No.27/3, Block-B PH 4, Summit Apartment Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560 052. Represented by its Chairman Mr. Hussain Mueen Farooq Aged about 43 years ... Petitioner

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(By Smt.Sudha B., Advocate)

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The Chief Secretary Govt. of Karnataka 2^nd Floor, Vidhana Soudha Bangalore-560 001.

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The Commissioner Social Welfare Department 5^th Floor M.S.Building Dr. Ambedkarveedhi Bangalore-560 001.

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The Director Department of State Educational Research & Training No.4, 100 feet Ring Road BSK 3^rd Stage, Hoskere Halli Layout Bengaluru-560 085. ... Respondents

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(By, Sri.D.Nagaraj, AGA.)

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This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India praying to Issue direction to the respondents to conduct physical inspection of hostel and to file report accordingly before the appropriate authority and etc.,

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IN WP.No.15882/2019

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BETWEEN

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(By Smt.B. Sudha, Advocate)

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The Chief Secretary Department of Finance Government of Karnataka 2^nd Floor, Vidhana Soudha Bangalore-560 001.

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The Commissioner Social Welfare Dept. Govt. office, 5^th Floor M.S.Building Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi Bangalore-560 001.

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The Director of Post, 3^rd Floor, GPO Complex Raj Bhavan Road

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Bengaluru-560 001. ... Respondents

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(By Sri.D.Nagaraj, AGA.)

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This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents/postal authorities to frame suitable rules to disburse the unclaimed amount to the policy holders/LR’s and etc.,

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IN WP.No.15848/19

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(By Smt.B.Sudha, Advocate)

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The Chief Secretary Government of Karnataka Room No.321, 3^rd Floor Vidhana Soudha Dr.Ambedkar Veedhi Bangalore-560 001.

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The Principal Secretary Public Works Department 3^rd Floor, Vikasa Soudha Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi Bangalore-560 001.

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The President Appointment Committee and Chief Engineer Communication and Buildings (South) Public Works Department No.1, Sheshadri Road S.J.P.Campus, KR Circle Bengaluru-560 001.

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The Chairman Karnataka Public Service Commission Udyog Soudha-Park House Dearah Devraj Urs Road Opp Accountant General Office Bengaluru-560 001. ... Respondents

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(By Sri.D.Nagaraj, AGA.)

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This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to quash the impugned notification dated:06.03.2019 passed by the respondent No.3 for the recruitment of 870 post vacancy for Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer in Public Works Department, Karnataka Recruitment 2019-20 vide Annexure-B, and etc.,

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IN WP.No.14865/2019

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BETWEEN

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Anti –Corruption Council of India (The Constitutional & Fundamental Rights Public Trust) Having its office at No. 27/3, Block-B PH 4, Summit Apartment Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560 052. Represented by its Chairman Mr. Hussain Mueen Farooq Aged about 43 years ... Petitioner

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The Chief Secretary Government of Karnataka Room No.321, 3^rd Floor, Vidhana Soudha

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Bangalore-560 001.

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The Hon’ble Minister of Transport Government of Karnataka Vikasa Soudha Room No.141 & 142 1^st Floor, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi Bangalore-560 001.

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The Commissioner of Transport 1^st floor, A Block TTMC Building Shanthi Nagar Bengaluru-560 027.

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The Commissioner Bangalore Bruhath Mahanagara Palike Hudson Circle

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Bangalore-560 002. ... Respondents

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(By Sri.D.Nagaraj, AGA. R1 to R3)

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This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents to take stringent measures to repair the killer roads in order to avoid accidents and loss of life and etc.,

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IN WP.No.14866/2019

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BETWEEN

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Anti –Corruption Council of India

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(The Constitutional & Fundamental Rights Public Trust) Having its office at No.27/3, Block-B PH 4, Summit Apartment Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560 052. Represented by its Chairman Mr. Hussain Mueen Farooq Aged about 43 years ... Petitioner

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(By Smt.B.Sudha, Advocate)

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The Chief Secretary Government of Karnataka Room No.321, Vidhana Soudha Ambedkar Veedhi

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Bangalore-560 001.

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The Commissioner Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) Corporation Circle Hudson Circle Bangalore-560 002.

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The Commissioner Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Waste water Management 5^th Floor,Cauvery Bhavan Kempegowda Road Bengaluru-560 009. ... Respondents

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(By Sri.D.Nagaraj, AGA. For R1)

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This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India praying Direct the respondent authorities to install more STP’s maintain, and repair the existing sewage treatment plants to ensure the health of the citizens/public.

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These writ petitions, coming on for orders, this day, Chief Justice made the following:

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ORDER

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When the Court pointed out the contents of the trust deed of

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the petitioner, the copies of which have been annexed to the petitions, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the petitions on the ground that fresh petitions will be filed by the member or members of the petitioner

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in their individual capacity, on the same cause of action.

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We accordingly dispose of the petitions as withdrawn.

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The disposal of these petitions will not prevent the members of the

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petitioner from filing fresh petitions on the same cause of action.

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Sd/CHIEF JUSTICE

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Sd/-

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Cm/-

Anti Corruption Council of India v. the Principal Secretary

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