Smt. Sumathi Bai G. Vs the State of Karnataka

SMT. SUMATHI BAI G. W/O. S.KESHAVA, AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS, R/AT. NO. 7/116, (7), BANASHANKRI NILAYA, VIVAKANANDA NAGAR, MASTHI KATTEE, PRANTHYA GRAMA, MOODBIDRE, DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT – 574 227

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. SUDHINDRA S. A., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, VIDANASOUDHA, BANGALORE – 560 001

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Digitally signed by CHANDANA B M Location: High Court of Karnataka

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE – 560 001

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF PERSONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS BENGALURU – 560 003

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT MANGALORE – 575 001

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. SPOORTHY HEGDE, AGA FOR R1 TO R4)

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HC-KAR

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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE ENDORSEMENT DATED 22.09.2025 ISSUED BY THE R4 VIDE NO. EST (2) DKDC-13011(11)/57/2025/E-810631/A1 HIS ENDORSEMENT (ANNX-T) FAILING TO CONSIDER THE PRAYER OF THE PETITIONER FOR REGULARIZATION OF SERVICES AND ETC.,

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR FINAL 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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“(i) Issue a writ of Certiorari or writ of such nature quashing the endorsement dated 22.09.2025 issued by the 4^th Respondent vide No.EST (2) DKDC13011(11)/57/2025/E-810631/A1 his Endorsement (Annexure-T) failing to consider the prayer of the petitioner for regularization of services.

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(ii) Direct the 4^th Respondent Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District to consider the representation dated 13.01.2025 (Annexure-Q) of the petitioner and regularize her services as per the law laid down in case of Umadevi and provide all service benefits.

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(iii) Pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and necessary in the circumstances of the case, including the award of costs, in the interest of Justice and Equity.”

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HC-KAR

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned

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counsel for the respondents and perused the material on record.

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It is the grievance of the petitioner that his

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representation dated 13.01.2025 at Annexure-Q submitted to the respondents has not been considered so far by them nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court by way of the present petition.

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

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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 her representation dated 13.01.2025 at Annexure-Q and pass appropriate order / take appropriate decision bearing in mind judgment of co-ordinate Bench of this Court in W.P.No.10600/2023 dated 23.04.2024 and confirmed by the Hon’ble Division Bench in W.A.No.1872/2024 dated 24.11.2025 and in accordance with law,

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