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Govindappa P K v. the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC8 Apr 2026WP/10867/2026

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What is this about?

Regularization of services; retired waterman; Gram Panchayat Agasanahalli, Taluka Panchayat Sorab, Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga; State of Karnataka; representations dated 03.02.2026 (Annexures-E, E1, E2) directed to be considered and appropriate order passed in accordance with law within three months; writ petition (S-RES) under Articles 226 & 227 disposed of; mandamus; no adjudication on regularization entitlement.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the concerned respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 03.02.2026 (Annexures-E, E1 and E2) and pass appropriate order / take appropriate decision in accordance with law within three months from receipt of a copy of the order. ¶40

Govindappa P K Vs the State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:19537 WP No. 10867 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 8^TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026

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BEFORE

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

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WRIT PETITION NO. 10867 OF 2026 (S-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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GOVINDAPPA P. K. S/O PARASAPPA AGE 61 YEARS, OCC: RETIRED WATERMAN, R/O MUGURU, MUGURU, SHIVAMOGGA, KARNATAKA – 577 413

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. VEERESH S. SAJJAN, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, VIDHANASOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU – 560 001

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Digitally signed by CHANDANA B M

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Location: High Court of Karnataka

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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OFFICE OF ZILLA PANCHAYAT, KUVEMPU ROAD, SHIVAMOGGA – 577 201

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TALUKA PANCHAYAT, SORAB – 577 429

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THE PANCHAYAT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER OFFICE OF GRAM PANCHAYAT, AGASANAHALLI, POST AGASANAHALLI, TQ: SORAB, DIST. SHIVAMOGGA – 577 413

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SMT. SARITHA KULKARNI, AGA FOR R1; SRI. A. NAGARAJAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R2 TO R4)

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:19537 WP No. 10867 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 & 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO REGULARIZE THE SERVICES OF THE PETITIONER WITH ALL CONSEQUENTIAL BENEFITS BY CONSIDERING THE REPRESENTATION VIDE ANNX-E, E1 AND E2 DATED 03.02.2026.

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

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

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ORAL ORDER

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In this petition, petitioner seeks for the following reliefs:-

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“A) To issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the Respondents to regularize the services of the Petitioner with all consequential benefits by considering the representation vide Annexure-E, E1 & E2 dated 03.02.2026.

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B) Issue any other writ or direction as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit in the interest of justice and equity.”

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned AGA

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for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 to 4 and perused the material on record.

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It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representations dated 03.02.2026 at Annexures-E, E1 and E2 submitted to the respondents has not been considered so far by them nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these

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NC: 2026:KHC:19537 WP No. 10867 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court by way of the present petition.

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Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents submits that if reasonable time is given, they would consider and pass necessary order on the said representations.

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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 representations dated 03.02.2026 at Annexures-E, E1 and E2 and pass appropriate order / take appropriate decision in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the aforesaid directions, the petition stands

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disposed of.

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Sd/(S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR) JUDGE

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MDS

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