- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14109 WP No. 28958 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO.28958 OF 2025 (S-TR) BETWEEN: SRI S D RAMAKRISHNAIAH S/O DODDAIAH AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS WORKING AS JUNIOR ENGINEER (ELE) OFFICE AT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (ELE) BESCOM, HORAPET, BESIDE SHANKARA MUTT, TUMKUR-572101 R/AT NO.NRUKESARI NILAYA SAI BADAVANE PUTTASWAMAIYANAPALYA SIRA GATE, TUMKUR – 572 006. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. THYAGARAJA S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ROOM NO.236, 2ND FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA DR. B.R AMBEDKAR STREET, BENGALURU-560001 2. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, BENGALURU ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Digitally signed by MADHURI S Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14109 WP No. 28958 of 2025 COMPANY LIMITED, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001 …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SPOORTHY HEGDE, AGA FOR R1; SRI. LIKITH PRAKASH, ADV. FOR R2) THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS OF DIRECTION TO THE 2ND RESPONDENT TO CONSIDER AND DISPOSE OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED 29/05/2025 MADE BY THE PETITIONER VIDE ANNEXURE-B SO AS TO ACCOMMODATE THE SERVICE OF THE PETITIONER AT NEARBY PLACE OF HIS RESIDENCE, IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR ORAL ORDER In this petition, petitioner seeks the following reliefs: “a) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus of direction, directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the representation dated 29.05.2025 made by the petitioner vide Annexure – B so as to accommodate the service of the petitioner at nearby place of his residence, in the interest of justice and equity. b) Grant such other reliefs as may be deems to be fit to the facts and circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice and equity.” - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14109 WP No. 28958 of 2025 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned AGA for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent No.2 and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation at Annexure – B dated 29.05.2025 submitted to the respondent No.2 has not been considered so far by respondent No.2 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 No.1 and learned counsel for respondent No.2 submits that if reasonable 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 – B dated 29.05.2025 and pass appropriate order, in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14109 WP No. 28958 of 2025 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.: 10