Govindaraju M K Vs Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation

GOVINDARAJU M K S/O LATE KENDIAH, AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS, WORKING AS DRIVER CUM CONDUCTOR, (NOW RE-CATEGORIZED AS OOD LIGHT DUTY), BADGE NO.1786, KOLLEGAL DEPOT, CHAMARAJANAGAR DIVISION, K.S.R.T.C, CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 313, RESIDING AT MALAVALLI TOWN, KANAKAPURA MAIN, MANDYA DISTRICT - 571 430 …PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. SUBRAHMANYA BHAT M., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION CENTRAL OFFICE, K.H. ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 027, REPRESENTED BY MANAGING DIRECTOR.

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THE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION,

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NC: 2026:KHC:30895 WP No. 39463 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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CHAMARAJANAGAR DIVISION, CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 430.

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DEPOT MANAGER, KOLLEGAL DEPOT, CHAMARAJANAGAR DIVISION, K.S.R.T.C, CHAMARAJANAGAR-571313.

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THE SECRETARY THE STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, M.S. BUILDING BENGALURU - 560 001

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SMT. H.R. RENUKA, ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO R3;

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SMT. MAMATHA SHETTY, AGA FOR R4)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS.

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS LISTED FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER:

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ORAL ORDER

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Sri.Subrahmanya Bhat.M, counsel for the petitioner; Smt.H.R.Renuka, counsel for the respondent Nos.1 to 3 and Smt.Mamatha Shetty, Additional Government Advocate for respondent No.4, appeared in person.

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NC: 2026:KHC:30895 WP No. 39463 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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Though the petition is listed for orders, with consent, it is heard finally.

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This petition is filed seeking, inter alia , a direction

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to the respondent-Corporation to assign light work to the petitioner, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the respective parties urged several contentions. The Court has heard the arguments and perused the papers with care.

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Pursuant to the medical norms issued by this Court, a disability certificate was issued to the petitioner. However, it is evident from the said certificate that the norms prescribed by this Court have not been substantially complied with. Accordingly, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the petitioner to appear before the Superintendent, Medical Board, Sri.C.V.Raman General Hospital (Indiranagar), on 20.07.2026 at 10:30 a.m., without fail, for fixing a date for examination by the Medical Disability Board, Sri.C.V.Raman General Hospital (Indiranagar).

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NC: 2026:KHC:30895 WP No. 39463 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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The Writ Petition is, therefore, disposed of with the following observations and directions:

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i. The Medical Board shall conduct the examination and issue a reasoned disability certificate within 30 days from the date of such examination, and forward a copy thereof to the respondent-Corporation.

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ii. The Medical Board shall issue the disability certificate strictly in consonance with the norms set forth by this Court in W.P.No.8322/2022.

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iii. The petitioner shall furnish the disability certificate to the Corporation.

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iv. The Corporation shall decide based on the certificate and issue an endorsement to the petitioner.

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v. The Corporation shall not take any precipitate action regarding the assignment of light-duty work to the petitioner till they take a decision on the disability certificate.

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vi. The Additional Government Advocate shall intimate the Superintendent, Medical Board, Sri.C.V.Raman General Hospital (Indiranagar),

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