Sri Shivarudraiah v. State of Karnataka
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NC: 2025:KHC:41231 — Karnataka High Court, Ashok S. Kinagi J., 16.10.2025; W.P. No.220 of 2021 (S-RES) c/w W.P. No.397 of 2021 (S-RES) dismissed as infructuous; writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 challenging Government Order dated 29.09.2020 issued by Respondent No.1, State of Karnataka, Urban Development Department (Annexure-A / Annexure-N); petitioners: Senior Health Inspectors (BBMP, Udupi, Chikkaballapura, Tumkur) and Community Affairs Officers / Chief Officers / Municipal Commissioners (Davangere, Chitradurga, Mandya, Mysore, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Chikkaballapura, Dakshina Kannada, Bangalore Urban); sought quashing of the Order, annulment of consequential actions and a channel of promotion from Community Affairs Officer to Chief Officer Grade-II, Chief Officer Grade-I and Commissioner; new Rules brought into force by State Government during pendency; pending interlocutory applications disposed of; liberty reserved to challenge the new Rules; Directorate of Municipal Administration; AGA B.J. Eswarappa/Eshwarappa.