- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:16048 WP No. 32473 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO.32473 OF 2024 (S-RES) BETWEEN: MR B NAGARAJA GOUD S/O LATE B. CHINNABASAVANA GOUD, AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, NO.403, B. 4TH FLOOR, STATISTICIAN CUM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE, MANDYA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (MIMS), MANDYA, DISTRICT MANDYA-571 401. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. SACHIN B.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (MEDICAL EDUCATION) 6TH FLOOR, 4TH GATE, M.S.BUILDING, DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU-560 001. 2. CHAIRMAN, GOVERNING COUNCIL, MANDYA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BY HON'BLE MINISTER OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, BANGALORE – 560 001. 3. DIRECTOR, MEMBER SECRETARY, GOVERNING COUNCIL, MANDYA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, MANDYA – 571 403. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SPOORTHY HEGDE, AGA FOR R-1; SMT. SUMANA BALIGA, ADVOCATE FOR R-2 & R-3) Digitally signed by MADHURI S Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:16048 WP No. 32473 of 2024 THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS TO GRANT REGULAR PROMOTION OR TIME BOUND PROMOTION RETROSPECTIVELY FROM THE DATE OF ELIGIBILITY BY CONSIDERING THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER DATED 11.11.2024 AS PER ANNX-A. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’ GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR ORAL ORDER In this petition, petitioner seeks the following reliefs: “i) Issue writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant Regular Promotion or Time Bound Promotion retrospectively from the date of eligibility by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 11.11.2024 as per Annexure-A. ii) To declare that the petitioner is qualified and entitled for benefits of Regular Promotion since the petitioner has worked as Statistician cum Assistant Professor continuously for more than 15 years. iii) Issue any other writ or order or direction that this Hon’ble Court deems fit to grant in the circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned AGA for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 3 and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation at Annexure – A dated 11.11.2024 submitted to the - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:16048 WP No. 32473 of 2024 respondents has not been considered so far by the 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. Per contra, learned AGA for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 3 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 concerned respondent is hereby directed to address the grievances of the petitioner and consider his representation at Annexure – A dated 11.11.2024 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of two months 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 SV List No.: 1 Sl No.: 70