- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:31718 WP No. 10507 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 24TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ WRIT PETITION NO. 10507 OF 2026 (GM-R/C) BETWEEN: 1. NAGARAJU T N S/O NARASEGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, AGRICULTURIST, TOREHALLI VILLAGE, GUBBI TALUK, TUMAKURU DISTRICT - 572 216 … PETITIONER (BY SRI. C S MADHU., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HINDU RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT VIDHANA SOUDHAM BENGALURU-560 001 2. THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT 4TH FLOOR, SRI MINTO ANJANEYA VARTHA BHAVANA, ALUR VENKATARAO ROAD, CHAMARAJPET, BENGALURU-560 018 3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MINI VIDHANA SOUDHA TUMAKURU DISTRICT, TUMAKURU - 572 101 4. THE TAHSILDAR, GUBBI TALUK OFFICE, MG ROAD Digitally signed by SHWETHA RAGHAVENDRA Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:31718 WP No. 10507 of 2026 GUBBI TOWN, GUBBI, TUMAKURU DISTRICT-572. … RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. C.H. DEVARAJ, GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO R4) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A. ISSUE SUCH APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION MORE PARTICULARLY A WRIT OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO IMPLEAD THEMSELVES AS DEFENDANTS IN OS NO 670/2023 PENDING BEFORE ADDITIONAL CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC SHOWN AT ANNEXURE-C AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ ORAL ORDER 1. The petitioner is before this Court seeking for the following reliefs: a. Issue such appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to implead themselves as defendants in OS No 670/2023 pending before Additional Civil Judge and JMFC shown at Annexure-C; and b. Issue such appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to take suitable action to protect the property of the Sri Ranganathaswamy, Thorehalli, Heruru Gram Panchayat, Gubbi Taluk as per the direction of this Hon'ble Court in WP 27/2018 shown at Annexure-M; or c. Alternatively Issue such appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to act upon the legal notice dated 07.02.2025 shown at Annexure-L and - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:31718 WP No. 10507 of 2026 d. Grant such other relief/s as this Hon'ble Court deems fit, in the interest of justice and equity. 2. The grievance of the petitioner is that the legal notice issued by the petitioner on 07.02.2025 at Annexure-L has not been replied to or acted upon by the respondent. 3. His further contention is that the respondents have not complied with the orders passed in WP No.27/2018 by this Court at Annexure-M. 4. Apart therefrom, a relief has been sought for issuing a mandamus directing the respondents to implead themselves as defendants in a pending suit in OS No.670/2023. 5. Insofar as his last prayer is concerned, no such mandamus could be issued to the respondent in terms of a particular matter which is pending. 6. As regards the representation which has been submitted, whenever any representation is submitted, it would be required for the concerned governmental Authority or statutory authority to consider the same and pass necessary orders either accepting or rejecting the representation within a reasonable period of time, either accepting or rejecting the Representation submitted, in accordance with law. - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:31718 WP No. 10507 of 2026 7. Needless to say, if an order of rejection is passed, the same would have to be accompanied by reasons. Neither having been done, I pass the following; ORDER i. The writ petition is allowed. ii. The reliefs sought for are moulded. iii. A mandamus is issued, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.02.2025 at Annexure-L and pass necessary orders within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of copy of this order. iv. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the entitlement of the petitioner. Sd/- (SURAJ GOVINDARAJ) JUDGE SR List No.: 1 Sl No.: 51