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Kumara N v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC21 Feb 2026WP/2811/2026

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Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), WP No. 2811 of 2026 (GM-CON), decided 21.02.2026, coram D K Singh and S Rachaiah (order per D K Singh); NC: 2026:KHC:10811-DB. Member of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Tumakuru sought second four-year term and quashing of confidential reports 2022-2024 alleging violation of KCS (PR) Rules, 2020; Court held unsatisfactory work conduct during five-year term bars consideration for reappointment; writ petition dismissed. Keywords: consumer commission member reappointment, second term, confidential reports, unsatisfactory work conduct, Articles 226 and 227.

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The petitioner's work conduct was not found satisfactory during the five-year period of his tenure. ¶41

Kumara N Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:10811-DB WP No. 2811 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 21^ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S RACHAIAH WRIT PETITION NO.2811 OF 2026 (GM-CON)

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BETWEEN:

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KUMARA N. SON OF NAGARAJ AGED AROUND 57 YEARS MEMBER, TUMKUR DCDRC AT PRESIDENT, IN-CHARGE CHIKKABALLAPUR DCDRC RESIDING AT SREE NILAYA 10^TH CROSS, HANUMANTHAPURA TUMKUR-572 103

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI VIVEK R., ADVOCATE)

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Digitally signed by SREEDHARAN BANGALORE SUSHMA LAKSHMI Location: High Court of Karnataka

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF FOOD CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND LEGAL METROLOGY ROOM NO.29 AND 30 FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND LEGAL METROLOGY VIKASA SOUDHA BENGALURU-560 001

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:10811-DB WP No. 2811 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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KARNATAKA STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY THE REGISTRAR AND ADMINISTRATOR KSDRC, BASAVA BHAVAN BENGALURU-560 001

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THE REGISTRAR KARNATAKA STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION, KSDRC BASAVA BHAVAN BENGALURU-560 001

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G. T. VIJAYALAKSHMI PRESIDENT DISTRICT CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION 1^ST FLOOR, RED CROSS SOCIETY BUILDING TUMAKURU-572 101

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI ARUNA G. S., H.C.G.P., FOR R1 – R3)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENT NOS.1 AND 2 TO CONTINUE THE SERVICES OF THE PETITIONER FOR SECOND TERM, FOR A FURTHER PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS, BASED ON THE A REPRESENTATIONS MADE EARLIER AND ON PAR WITH THE OTHERS AND ETC.,

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

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH and

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S RACHAIAH

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HC-KAR

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ORAL ORDER

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(PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH)

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking the

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following prayers:-

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“ a. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or such other writ, directing the Respondent No.1 and 2 to continue the services of the Petitioner for Second term, for a further period of Four years, based on the representations made earlier and on par with the others.

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b. Issue a writ in the nature of certiorari, quashing the Impugned Confidential Reports prepared by the Respondent No.4 for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, as per ANNEXURE - P Series. it is in violation of KCS (PR), Rules, 2020.

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c. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the Respondents to consider the representations issued at ANNEXURE J1 to J4, and consequently direct the Respondent No.1 and 2 to grant the continuation of service for Second term to the Petitioner.

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d. Grant such other reliefs as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit in the interests of justice and equity.”

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The petitioner was initially appointed as a Member

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of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Tumakuru,

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HC-KAR

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for a period of five years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever was earlier, vide notification dated 03.03.2020. The petitioner, even after five years, continued till 11.03.2025. The petitioner's work conduct has not been found satisfactory during these five years. Once the petitioner's work conduct has not been found satisfactory in a period of five years, there is no question of his candidature being considered for reappointment. Therefore, we find no merit in this writ petition.

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Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed.

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Sd/(D K SINGH) JUDGE

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Sd/(S RACHAIAH) JUDGE

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BSS

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