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HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:22600 WP No. 12913 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO.12913 OF 2026 (S-REG) BETWEEN:
MR. ASLAM CHAND PASHA S/O BABAJAN SAB AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS CASUAL LABOURER WORKING IN THE OFFICE OF THE ASST. DIRECTOR ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AMRUTH MAHAL, RESEARCH CENTRE AJJAMPURA, TARIKERE TQ. CHIKMAGALURU DISTRICT – 577547
…PETITIONER (BY SRI MALATESH H, ADVOCATE) AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP. BY ITS UNDER SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY VIKASA SOUDHA BENGALURU-560001
2. THE COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBENDARY AND VETERINARY VISHWESHWARAIAH TOWER BENGALURU-560001
Digitally signed by DEVIKA M Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
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3. THE DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY VISHWESHWARAIH TOWER BENGALURU-560001
4. THE JOINT DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY BIRUR, KADUR TQ. CHIKMAGALURU DISTRICT- 577547
5. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY AMRUTH MAHAL RESEARCH CENTRE AJJAMPURA TARIKERE TQ CHIKMAGALURU DIST. - 577547
…RESPONDENTS
(BY SRI G RAMESH NAIK, AGA)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMMUS, DIRECTING THE RESPONDENT TO REGULARIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE PETITIONER AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR
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HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:22600 WP No. 12913 of 2026
ORAL ORDER
In this petition, petitioner seek the following reliefs:
“a) Issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to regularize the employment of the petitioner;
b) Direct the respondent to make the petitioner to entitle regular pay scale like other regular employees; and. c) Grant such other further relief's as this Hon’ble court deems fit in the interest of justice.”
2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned AGA for the respondents and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation at Annexure – F dated 27.11.2017 submitted to the respondent No.3 has not been considered so far by respondent No.3 nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these circumstances, the petitioners are before this Court by way of present petition. 4.
Per contra, learned AGA for respondents submits that if reasonable time is given, the respondents would consider and pass necessary order on the said representation. - 4 -
HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:22600 WP No. 12913 of 2026
5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and rival submissions, the concerned respondent is hereby directed to address the grievances of the petitioners and consider their representation at Annexure – F dated 27.11.2017 and pass appropriate order in accordance with law, within a period of three 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
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