- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:17651 WP No. 897 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 27TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO.897 OF 2026 (S-TR) BETWEEN: DR. M.N. LOKESH S/O LATE NAGARAJ M AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS WORKING AS HEALTH OFFICER MAHADEVAPURA ZONE GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY (UNDER ORDERS OF TRANSFER) R/AT NO.1608, 25TH A MAIN II SECTOR, HSR LAYOUT BENGALURU – 560 102. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. VIJAYA KUMAR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VIKASA SOUDHA BENGALURU-560 001. 2. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY N.R. SQUARE, BENGALURU-560 002. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. SARITHA KULKARNI, AGA FOR R-1; SRI. B.L.SANJEEV, ADVOCATE FOR R-2) THIS W.P IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION DATED 12.12.2025 (VIDE ANNEXURE-J) SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER SEEKING FOR A POSTING TO WORK AS HEALTH OFFICER IN THE GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY WITHIN A TIME LIMIT TO BE STIPULATED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’ GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: Digitally signed by CHANDANA B M Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:17651 WP No. 897 of 2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR ORAL ORDER In this petition, petitioner seeks the following reliefs: “(i) To issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order directing the Respondents to consider the representation dated 12.12.2025 (vide Annexure-J) submitted by the petitioner seeking for a posting to work as Health Officer in the Greater Bengaluru Authority within a time limit to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court; and (ii) To pass such other order or direction as this Hon’ble Court deems fit to pass in the facts and circumstances of the case.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned AGA for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent No.2 and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation at Annexure – J dated 12.12.2025 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. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:17651 WP No. 897 of 2026 4. Per contra, learned AGA for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent No.2 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 – J dated 12.12.2025 and pass appropriate order in accordance with law, within a period of fifteen days 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.: 121