- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2060 WP No. 23596 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD WRIT PETITION NO. 23596 OF 2025 (S-RES) BETWEEN: SRI. SYAMASUNDARA GOUDA S/O REVANASIDDAIAH AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS WORKING AS WARDEN DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL (SC-817) KANAHOSAHALLI, KUDLIGI TALUK VIJAYNAGAR DISTRICT. &PETITIONER (BY SMT. RAJESHWARI M., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT SOCIAL WELFARE VIDHANA SOUDHA, BANGALORE-560001. 2. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY KARNATAKA RESIDENTIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY NO. 8, MSB-1, 6TH FLOOR CUNNINGHAM ROAD, BANGALORE-560052 &RESPONDENTS (BY SRI.SPOORTHY HEGDE N HCGP, FOR R1: SRI. SRINIVAS C, ADVOCATE FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED ORDER OF THE ENQUIRY COMMITTEE DATED- 20-11-2024, BEARING NO.KREIS/ENQR/DISP/ Digitally signed by MALATHI CHALUVA IYENGAR Location: HIGH COURTOF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2060 WP No. 23596 of 2025 38/2022-ADMN/E-41987, PASSED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT HEREIN VIDE ANNEXURE-C AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD ORAL ORDER The learned AGA is directed to take notice for respondent No.1. Sri Srinivas C., the learned counsel undertakes to appear for the respondent No.2. 2. This writ petition is filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, challenging the order dated 20.11.2024 passed by the second respondent, as per Annexure-C. 3. At the very outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that, against the imposition of the penalty, the petitioner has an alternative remedy of appeal under the Cadre and Recruitment Rules. Without exhausting the said remedy, the petitioner has approached this Court. On this ground alone, they sought dismissal of the writ petition. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2060 WP No. 23596 of 2025 4. In view of the petitioner having an alternative and efficacious remedy in the form of an appeal under the Cadre and Recruitment Rules, the writ petition stands disposed of, reserving liberty to the petitioner to challenge the impugned order at Annexure-C before the appropriate legal forum, in accordance with law. Sd/- (H.T. NARENDRA PRASAD) JUDGE CM LIST NO.: 1 SL NO.: 1