- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:23458 WP No. 7293 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO. 7293 OF 2026 (S-RES) BETWEEN: SRI. KANTHARAJU M S/O J. MALLAIAH, AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS, OCC: SAS (OFFICE ASSISTANTS) R/O. NO.122, NEHARU NAGAR, SATHAGALLI MYSORE, DIST. MYSORE - 570 019. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. CHANDAN S. MALAPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS, ROOM NO.323A, 3RD FLOOR, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, VIDHANASOUDHDA, BENGALURU - 560 001. 2. THE CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, ROOM NO.320, VIDHANASOUDHA, BENGALURU - 560 001. Digitally signed by SHARADAVANI B Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:23458 WP No. 7293 of 2026 3. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETORY, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, M.S BUILDING, BENGALURU - 560 001. 4. REGIONAL COMMISSIONER, HIGH VIEW, VINOBA ROAD, OPPOSITE KALAMANDIR, MYSURU - 570 005. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. G. RAMESH NAIK, AGA) THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION DATED 23-07-2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-J DIRECTING THE RESPONDENT AUTHORITIES TO PAY ALL THE SERVICE BENEFIT INCLUDING DUE/ARREARS WHICH IS PAYABLE TO THE PETITIONER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 18 PERCENT FORTHWITH 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 - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:23458 WP No. 7293 of 2026 ORAL ORDER In this petition, the petitioner has sought for the following reliefs: “a) Issue a writ Mandamus and directing the Respondents to consider the representation dated 23-07-2025 vide Annexure - J directing the respondent authorities to pay all the service benefit including due/arrears which is payable to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 18% forthwith; and b) Pass such other order or orders if it is deem fit under the facts and circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice and equity.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned AGA for the respondents and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 23.07.2025 at Annexure - J 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. 4. Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents submits that if reasonable time is given, they would consider and pass necessary order on the said representation. - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:23458 WP No. 7293 of 2026 5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and rival submissions, the respondents are hereby directed to address the grievances of the petitioner and consider his representation dated 23.07.2025 at Annexure - J and pass appropriate order / take appropriate decision in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the aforesaid directions, the petition stands disposed of. Sd/- (S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR) JUDGE BH List No.: 1 Sl No.: 6