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Sri Ganesh Nayak v. the Commissioner for Rti Karnataka

Karnataka HC15 Jun 2026WP/15228/2022

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What is this about?

Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; WP No. 15228 of 2022 (GM-RES); Justice M.G.S. Kamal; decided 15 June 2026; RTI matter challenging order dated 6.9.2017 (No. KA MA HA 9787/APL/2015) of Commissioner for RTI Karnataka closing petitioner's appeal with mere warning to PIO/Sub-Registrar and First Appellate Authority without penalty; petition under Articles 226/227 dismissed as withdrawn; no ruling on merits.

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Sri Ganesh Nayak Vs the Commissioner for Rti… — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:29023 WP No. 15228 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 15^TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO. 15228 OF 2022 (GM-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI GANESH NAYAK S/O VITTAL NAYAK AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS KARKUNJE POST, NERALAKATTE KUNDAPURA TALUK UDUPI DISTRICT-576283

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. JAYAKARA SHETTY H., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE COMMISSIONER FOR RTI KARNATAKA ROOM NO.103, 1^ST FLOOR MAHETHI SODHA

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Digitally signed by SUMA B N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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DEVARAJ ARASU ROAD VIDHANA SODHA, BENGALURU-560001.

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1^ST APPELLATE AUTHORITY AND DISTRICT REGISTER OFFICE OF DISTRICT REGISTER MANGALORE, D K DISTRICT-577001.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER/ SUB-REGISTER CENTRAL SUB-REGISTER OFFICE MANGALORE CITY D K DISTRICT-577001.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.MANJUNATH RAYAPPA, AGA FOR R3) (R1 AND R2 ARE SERVED)

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NC: 2026:KHC:29023 WP No. 15228 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO CALL FOR RECORDS FROM THE RESPONDENTS WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN PASSING IMPUGNED ORDER ANNEXURE-A DTD 6.9.2017 MADE IN NO. KA MA HA 9787/APL/2015 PASSED BY THE R1 AND QUASH THE ORDER DTD 6.9.2017 MADE IN NO. KA MA HA 9787/APL/2015 PASSED BY THE R1 THERE BY CLOSING THE APPEAL FILED BY THE PETITIONER BY ONLY WARNING TO THE R2 AND 3 WITHOUT IMPOSING ANY PENALTY FOR THEIR LAPSE IN PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PETITIONER. THE COPY OF THE ORDER DTD 6.9.2017 IS HEREWITH PRODUCED AS ANNEXURE-A.

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

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL

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ORAL ORDER

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After arguing the matter for sometime, learned counsel

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for petitioner seeks withdrawal of the petition.

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Petition is dismissed as withdrawn.