- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:34309 WP No. 9144 of 2016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JULY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI M WRIT PETITION NO. 9144 OF 2016 (L-PG) BETWEEN: SMT. B.SAROJA, D/O. LATE MUNICHANNA, AGED ABOUT 71 YEARS, KRISHNAPPA GARDEN, N.R.PET, VIVEKNAGAR POST, BENGALURU-560047. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. LAKSHMAN RAO, ADVOCATE - ABSENT) AND: 1. THE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, K.S.R.T.C., CENTRAL DIVISION, K.H.ROAD, SHANTHINAGAR, BENGALURU-560027. 2. THE ASSISTANT LABOUR COMMISSIONER & CONTROLLING AUTHORITY UNDER THE P.G. ACT, 1972, DIVISION - 4, KARMIKA BHAVAN, BANNERUGHATTA ROAD, BENGALURU-560029. 3. THE DEPUTY LABOUR COMMISSIONER & APPELLATE AUTHORITY UNDER THE P.G. ACT 1972, REGION- 1, KARMIKA BHAVAN, Digitally signed by PREMCHANDRA M R Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:34309 WP No. 9144 of 2016 BANNERUGHATTA ROAD, BENGALURU-560029. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. H.R.RENUKA, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI. K.P.YOGANNA, AGA FOR R2 AND R3) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS. THIS WRIT PETITION IS LISTED FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER: ORAL ORDER Though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner, either personally or through video conferencing. The petition was listed on 24.06.2026. On that day also, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, for appearance of counsel for the petitioner, the petition was ordered to be listed today i.e., 08.07.2026. It was also made clear that if none appears on behalf of the petitioner on the next date of hearing, the Court will proceed to pass appropriate orders on the merits of the case. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:34309 WP No. 9144 of 2016 As already noted above, when the matter is called, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the petition. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. Because of dismissal the Writ Petition, interim order granted if any stands discharged and pending interlocutory applications if any are disposed of. Sd/- (JYOTI M) JUDGE SS List No.: 1 Sl No.: 20.1