- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1323 WP No. 48070 of 2019 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 9TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO. 48070 OF 2019 (GM-RES) BETWEEN: M R BALAKRISHNA ADVOCATE, AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS No.113, 1ST FLOOR, INSPIRATIONS ART FRAMING GALLERY BUILDING 2ND MAIN ROAD, SHESHADRIPURAM, BENGALURU KARNATAKA - 560 020. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. ABHINAY Y T.,ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE UNION OF INDIA REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI - 110 001. 2. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETRY, VIDHANA SOUDHA, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA - 560 001. 3. THE HON BLE LOKAYUKTA M.S. BUILDING, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR ROAD, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA - 560 001. Digitally signed by SUMA B N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1323 WP No. 48070 of 2019 REP. BY IT'S REGISTRAR. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. ADITYA SINGH, CGC FOR R1; SMT. SUKANYA BALIGA ., AGA FOR R2; SRI. K.S. MALLIKARJUNA REDDY., ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE R.3 TO CONCLUDE THE INVESTIGATION IN MISC NO.720.2014 ANNEX.C BY SECURING RECORDS FROM THE CONCERNED OFFICES IMMEDIATELY AND WITHOUT EXPECTING ANY DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE PETITIONER. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARINGIN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL ORAL ORDER This petition is filed by the petitioner seeking following reliefs: '' (a). Direct the 3rd respondent to conclude the investigation in Misc. No.720/2014 (Annexure C) by securing records from the concerned offices immediately and without expecting any documents to be furnished by the petitioner; and (b). Pass such others as this Hon'ble Court deems fit to pass on the facts of the case, in the interest of justice and equity.'' 2. Petitioner claim to have filed a complaint in Misc. No.720/2014 before the Upalokayuktha noticing illegality in using the funds granted by Union of India under One-time - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1323 WP No. 48070 of 2019 Additional Central Assistance amounting to Rs.136 Crores for the purpose of improving the pilgrim and tourist infrastructure in Bidar city. That a report in this regard is stated to have been submitted by the Chief Engineer, Lokayuktha confirming the illegalities mentioned by the petitioner. The grievance of the petitioner is that the office of Lokayuktha instead of concluding the enquiry and submitting the report, has been repeatedly issuing notice to the petitioner to furnish the records which are duly replied by the petitioner. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner reiterating the grounds urged in the memorandum of petition submits that the aforesaid grant was for the purpose of improvement of Gurudwara Nanak Jira Sahib located in the city of Bidar. That the entire process of procuring the goods and services for the purpose to which the grant of Rs.136 Crores was made runs contrary to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 1999 which constrained the petitioner to approach the Upalokayuktha by filing a complaint. That instead of proceeding to investigate into the matter, the Office of Lokayuktha has been issuing notices and reminders to the - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1323 WP No. 48070 of 2019 petitioner calling upon him to furnish the documents in support of the allegation made in his complaint. That the said complaint was lodged in the year 2014 and there is no progress in the matter. That the delay in disposal of the complaint has constrained the petitioner to approach this Court. 4. Heard and perused the records. 5. Petitioner who is an advocate by profession appears to be espousing the public cause. Since he has made allegations of misappropriation of funds by certain Harsh Gupta, IAS, the Lokayuktha has called upon him to furnish documents in justification of allegations made. No error or illegality can be found in the Lokayuktha calling upon the petitioner to furnish the records. 6. It is settled position of law that party seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, shall clearly point out his legal rights and the corresponding duty/obligation as well as refusal/denial or inaction on the part of State authorities. Despite repeated queries by this Court in this regard, learned counsel for the petitioner points out only to the prayer and submits that though the petitioner had filed a complaint before the Lokayuktha, it - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:1323 WP No. 48070 of 2019 had taken suo-muto action and therefore Lokayuktha cannot compel the petitioner to furnish the records. His submission cannot be countenanced in the light of petitioner being the complainant alleging misappropriation of funds by one Harsh Gupta, IAS as noted above, he may have to substantiate his allegations as called upon by the Lokayuktha. Petition lacks merits. Since the petitioner is espousing the public cause without he having any personal interest in the subject matter, reserving liberty to the petitioner to seek such remedies as may be available under law, if so advised. Petition is dismissed. SD/- (M.G.S. KAMAL) JUDGE RL List No.: 1 Sl No.: 12