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Sri. C. N. Srinivasa v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC19 Dec 2025WP/37831/2025

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What is this about?

Karnataka HC, WP No. 37831 of 2025 (LB-RES), decided 19.12.2025 by S Sunil Dutt Yadav J. No-confidence motion against Adhyaksha/Upadhyaksha of Chaldiganahalli Grama Panchayath, Srinivasapura Taluk, Kolar; notice No.ELNCR 37/2025-26 dated 25.11.2025 by Assistant Commissioner fixing consideration on 20.12.2025 challenged as beyond 30-day period under Rule 3(2) of Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Motion of NoConfidence) Rules, 1994; notice set aside on concession of respondents 4-14; liberty to file fresh motion; contentions kept open; petition disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Notice at Annexure-E set aside; liberty reserved to respondents 4 to 14 to move a fresh motion of no confidence as per rules and law, to be processed strictly in accordance with law; all contentions kept open. ¶80

Sri. C. N. Srinivasa Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2025)

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1 - NC: 2025:KHC:54571 WP No. 37831 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 19^TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV WRIT PETITION NO. 37831 OF 2025 (LB-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. C. N. SRINIVASA S/O P NARASIMHAIAH AGED 51 YEARS CHALDIGANAHALLI VILLAGE

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KOLAR - 563 126

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… PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. PRAKASH M H., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA

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Digitally signed by VIJAYA P Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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REP. BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

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DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAYATH RAJ

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT M S BUILDING,

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BENGALURU - 560 001

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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER KOLAR SUB DIVISION KOLAR DISTRICT - 563 126

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CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAMA PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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HC-KAR

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REP. BY ITS

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PANCHAYATH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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SRI G GIRIYAPPA AGE MAJOR

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MEMBER, CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SRI H VENKATARAMANAREDDY AGE MAJOR MEMBER, CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK KOLAR - 563 126

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SRI M T MUNIYAPPA AGE MAJOR MEMBER,

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CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SMT VEENA H N AGE MAJOR MEMBER,

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CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SMT TASEEN TAJ AGE MAJOR MEMBER,

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CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH

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SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

KOLAR - 563 126

SMT RAVANAMMA AGE MAJOR MEMBER, CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SMT LAKSHMIDEVAMMA AGE MAJOR MEMBER, CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SMT SHILPA R AGE MAJOR MEMBER, CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SRI LAKSHMANA REDDY AGE MAJOR MEMBER,

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CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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SRI POTHALAPPA AGE MAJOR MEMBER,

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CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH

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SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

KOLAR - 563 126

SMT NAGARATHNAMMA AGE MAJOR MEMBER, CHALDIGANAHALLI GRAM PANCHAYATH SRINIVASAPURA TALUK

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KOLAR - 563 126

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… RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. VIVEK N., ADVOCATE FOR R4 TO R14; SRI BOPANNA, AGA FOR R1 & R2; SRI M.S. DEVARAJ, ADVOCATE FOR R3)

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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE NOTICE DATED 25.11.2025 IN NO.ELNCR 37/2025-26 ISSUED BY RESPONDENT NO.2 VIDE ANNEXURE-E PURSUANT TO THE NO CONFIDENCE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED BY THE RESPONDENTS NO.4 TO 14 ON 03.11.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-B AS ILLEGAL AND CONSEQUENTLY DECLARE THAT THE ENTIRE PROCESS IS NON EST IN THE EYE OF LAW AND ETC.

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THIS PETITION COMING ON FOR ORDERS THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV

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ORAL ORDER

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Learned AGA accepts notice for respondents 1 and 2.

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Sri. M. S. Devaraju, learned counsel accepts notice

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for respondent no.3.

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HC-KAR

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Petitioner has called in question the validity of

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the notice at Annexure-E regarding no confidence motion.

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It is asserted that the date fixed for

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consideration of no confidence motion as 20.12.2025 is beyond the period of 30 days as stipulated under Rule 3(2) of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Motion of NoConfidence against Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha of Grama Panchayat) Rules, 1994.

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Sri. Vivek N, learned counsel appearing for

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respondents 4 to 14 submits that in light of the contentions raised, it would be appropriate to reserve liberty to move fresh motion of no confidence.

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In light of the stand of the private respondents, notice at Annexure-E is set aside. Liberty is reserved to the private respondents to move fresh motion of no confidence as per rules and law. If the same is filed, the same to be processed strictly in accordance with law. All contentions are kept open.

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