- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:22449 WP No. 10441 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 23RD DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO.10441 OF 2024 (S-RES) BETWEEN: SRI NAGESHAIAH S/O SIDDA NAYAKA, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO.253, NORTH EAST EXTENSION, N R MOHALLA, MYSORE - 570 007. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. PARAMESHWARAPPA M V., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE COMMISIONER DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGIATE EDUCATION, BENGALURU - 560 002. 2. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, M S BUILDING, BENGALURU - 560 002. 3. THE REGISTRAR UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE, MYSORE - 570 005. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. G. RAMESH NAIK, AGA FOR R1 & R2; SRI. T.P. RAJENDRA KUMAR SUNGAY, ADV. FOR R3) THIS W.P IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUITON OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE WRIT OF MANDAMUS TO CONSIDERED THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER ON 05/03/2024 AS PER THE ANNEXURE-A OF THE WP. 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:22449 WP No. 10441 of 2024 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR ORAL ORDER In this petition, petitioner seeks the following reliefs: a) Issue writ of mandamus to considered the representation of the petitioner on 05.03.2024 as per the Annexure-‘A’ of the writ petition in the interest of justice and equity. b) To grant such other relief as this Hon’ble Court deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned AGA for respondent Nos.1 and 2 and learned counsel for respondent No.3 and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation at Annexure – A dated 05.03.2024 submitted to the respondents has not been considered so far by the respondents nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court by way of present petition. 4. Per contra, learned AGA for respondent Nos.1 and 2 and learned counsel for respondent No.3 submits that if reasonable - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:22449 WP No. 10441 of 2024 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 – A dated 05.03.2024 and pass appropriate order in accordance with law, within a period of three months 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.: 2 Sl No.: 87