M/S. K K Enterprises v. the Additional District Election Officer (South)
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: writ of mandamus; non-consideration of representation; duty to pass reasoned order; payment of bills for election-related works; BBMP; Additional District Election Officer; Electoral Registration Officers; Chief Election Commissioner; Articles 226 and 227 Constitution of India; 30-day compliance direction; proprietorship contractor; interest at 18% per annum claimed but not adjudicated; entitlement left open; Karnataka High Court; Suraj Govindaraj J.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.09.2025 (Annexure-H) and pass necessary orders within thirty days from receipt of a copy of the order. No direction issued for release of the claimed sum with 18% interest; the Court expressly expressed no opinion on the petitioner's entitlement. ¶44