- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14092 WP No. 7729 of 2026 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.7729 OF 2026 (S-RES) BETWEEN: KARNATAKA STATE MAHANAGARA PALIKE, EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (R), HAVING OFFICE AT GREATER BANGALORE AUTHORITY CENTRAL OFFICE, N.R.SQUARE, BENGALURU-560 002. REPRESENTED BY IT'S STATE PRESIDENT SRI. AMRUTHARAJ, S/O ANANDARAJ, AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. SRINIVAS V., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY IT'S CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, VIKAS SOUDHA, 4TH FLOOR, DR. AMEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU-560 001. 2. STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY, URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, M.S.BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001. Digitally signed by DEVIKA M Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14092 WP No. 7729 of 2026 3. STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, VIKAS SOUDHA, BENGALURU-560 001. 4. STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY TO DEPARTMENT OF PERSONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS, M.S.BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001. 5. STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, M.S.BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001. 6. THE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION, 9TH FLOOR, VV TOWER, DR. AMEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU-560 001. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. SARITHA KULKARNI, AGA FOR R1 TO R6) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION DATED 06.02.2026 (ANNEXURE-J) GIVEN TO R-6 AND REPRESENTATION DATED 11.02.2026 (ANNEXURE-J1) GIVEN TO R-1 AND CONSEQUENTLY DIRECT THEM TO EXTEND THE KARNATAKA AROGYA SANJEEVINI SCHEME (KASS) TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION OF THE STATER. THIS PETITION COMING ON FOR ORDERS THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14092 WP No. 7729 of 2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR ORAL ORDER In this petition, the petitioner has sought for the following reliefs: “a) Issue a writ of mandamus or any other writ of like nature and direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 06.02.2026 (Annexure-J) given to 6th respondent and representation dated 11.02.2026 (Annexure- J1) given to 1st respondent and consequently direct them to extend the Karnataka Arogya Sanjeevini Scheme (KASS) to the employees of the Corporation of the State and, b) Grant any other remedy that this Hon’ble Court deems fit in the facts and circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice and equity.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate for the respondents and perused the material on record. 3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that its representation dated 06.02.2026 at Annexure-J submitted - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14092 WP No. 7729 of 2026 to respondent No.6 and representation dated 11.02.2026 at Annexure-J1 submitted to respondent No.1 have not been considered so far by them nor any order has been passed on the same. Under these circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court by way of the present petition. 4. Per contra, learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submits that if reasonable time is given, they would consider and pass necessary order on the said representations. 5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and rival submissions, the concerned respondents are hereby directed to address the grievances of the petitioner and consider its representation dated 06.02.2026 at Annexure-J and representation dated 11.02.2026 at Annexure-J1 and pass appropriate order/take appropriate decision in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:14092 WP No. 7729 of 2026 6. With the aforesaid directions, the petition stands disposed of. Sd/- (S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR) JUDGE MD List No.: 2 Sl No.: 41