- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21806 WP No. 11415 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO. 11415 OF 2026 (S-RES) BETWEEN: SMT. B. MUMTAZ D/O LATE ISMAIL SAB, AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS, TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MALEBENNUR, HARIHARA TALUK, DAVANAGERE DISTRICT - 577 530. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. M.S. CHANDRASHEKAR BABU, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, MINI TOWERS, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BANGALORE - 560 001. 2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DAVANAGERE, DAVANAGERE DISTRICT. Digitally signed by SHARADAVANI B Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21806 WP No. 11415 of 2026 3. TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MALEBENNUR, HARIHARA TALUK, DAVANAGERE DISTRICT - 577 530. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SPOORTHY HEGDE, AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI. N.R. JAGADEESHWARA, ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE CASE OF THE PETITIONER FOR SENIORITY AS PER ANNEXURE N DATED 03.01.2026, AND ALSO TO CONSIDER THE CASE AS PER THE DIRECT RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTIONAL GRADE LIST OF BANGALORE DIVISION SENIORITY LIST DATED 31.12.2025 AS PER ANNEXURE-M. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21806 WP No. 11415 of 2026 ORAL ORDER In this petition, the petitioner has sought for the following reliefs: “a) Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for seniority as per Annexure-N dated 03.01.2026 and also to consider the case as per the Direct Recruitment and promotional Grade list of Bangalore Division Seniority list dated 31.12.2025 as per Annexure-M. b) To pass any other order/s as this Hon'ble Court deems fit under the circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate for respondent Nos.1 and 2, learned counsel for respondent No.3 and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that her representation dated 03.01.2026 at Annexure-N submitted to the respondents has not been considered so far by respondents nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court by way of present petition. - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21806 WP No. 11415 of 2026 4. Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents submits that if reasonable time is given, the respondents would consider and pass necessary order on the said representation. 5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and rival submissions, the respondents are hereby directed to address the grievances of the petitioners and consider her representation dated 03.01.2026 at Annexure-N and pass appropriate order bearing in mind Annexure –M and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Subject to the aforesaid observations and directions, the petition stands disposed of. Sd/- (S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR) JUDGE VS List No.: 1 Sl No.: 23