Karnataka High Court
Bheemappa H. Ukkali S/O Hanamappa vs State Of Karnataka on 28 September, 2020
Author: S.R. Krishna Kumar
Bench: S.R. Krishna Kumar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
DHARWAD BENCH
DATED THIS THE 28 T H DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2020
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.R. KRISHNA KUMAR
W.P.NO.119756/2020 &
W.P.NOS .120009- 066/2020( CS-EL/M )
BETWEEN:
1. Bheemappa H. Ukkali
S/o. Hanamappa
Age: 42 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 16
(Sl.No. 1 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
2. Basappa Sangappa Gudasalamani
S/o. Sangappa Gudasalamani
Age: 62 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 169
(Sl.No.3 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
3. Doddabasavva D. Math
W/o. Doddayya
Age: 65 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Amaravati,
2
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 172
(Sl.No. 4 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
4. Yamanappa A. Kesarabhavi
S/o. Avvappa
Age: 43 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 185
(Sl.No. 5 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
5. Ladsab Imamsab Badami
S/o. Imamsab
Age: 56 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavad,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 346
(Sl.No.10 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
6. Shivakumar S. Ilkal
S/o. Shivalingappa
Age: 65 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavad,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 389
(Sl.No. 12 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
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7. Shanmukappa S. Ilkal
S/o. Shivalingappa
Age: 60 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 390
(Sl.No. 13 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
8. Shivanandayya B. Math
S/o. Basayya
Age: 90 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 590
(Sl.No. 14 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
9. Hanamappa L. Madar
S/o. Lakshmappa
Age: 44 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 959
(Sl.No. 29 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
10. Shivanagouda M. Patil
S/o. Mahantgouda
Age: 54Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
4
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 960
(Sl.No. 30 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
11. Devendrappa Y. Bhover
S/o. Yankappa
Age: 60 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1041
(Sl.No. 34 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
12. Mehaboobsab R. Sugandhi
S/o. Rasulsab
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1046
(Sl.No. 35 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
13. Sangavva H. Kodagali
W/o. Henurappa
Age: 60 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1048
(Sl.No. 37 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
5
14. M.R.Gangadhar S. Topalakatti
S/o. Sobalappa
Age:42 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1054
(Sl.No. 39 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
15. Hussainsab N. Sugandhi
S/o. Nabisab
Age: 44 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1066
(Sl.No.41 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
16. Basavaraj H. Badiger
S/o. Henurappa
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1073
(Sl.No. 42 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
17. Kashavva Hadapad
W/o. Shivamallappa
Age: 56 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
6
Membership No. 894
(Sl.No. 18 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
18. Parasappa H. Meldapur
S/o. Hanumappa
Age: 42 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1074
(Sl.No.43 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
19. Sangappa M.Menasinakai
S/o. Mahantappa
Age: 62 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1102
(Sl.No. 45 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
20. Yallavva Y. Madar
W/o. Yallappa
Age: 62 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1103
(Sl.No. 46 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
21. Ramesh H. Badiger
S/o. Henurappa
7
Age: 65 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1106
(Sl.No. 47 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
22. Amaravva S. Kanthi
W/o. Suresh
Age: 75 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1124
(Sl.No. 50 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
23. Mahantesh T. Hubballi
S/o. Tippanna
Age: 42 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1130
(Sl.No. 51 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
24. Sanganna A. Aparoji
S/o. Amarappa
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1136
(Sl.No. 52 in ineligible Voter List at
8
Annexure-B)
25. Amaravva K. Madivalar
W/o. Kariyappa
Age: 59 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1144
(Sl.No. 53 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
26. Balappa S. Jogar
S/o. Shivabalappa
Age: 70 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1149
(Sl.No. 54 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
27. Shanmukhappa S. Olekar
S/o. Sangappa
Age: 42 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1156
(Sl.No. 55 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
28. Akkamahadevi U. Rudraswamimath
W/o. U. Rudraswamimath
Age: 54 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
9
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1233
(Sl.No. 68 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
29. Sangamma S. Rampur
W/o. Shidramappa
Age: 35 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1234
(Sl.No.69 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
30. Basavaraj K. Otageri
S/o. Karabasappa
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1253
(Sl.No. 72 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
31. Shabana D. Sugandhi
W/o. Davalsab
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1258
(Sl.No. 75 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
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32. Yacharappa M. Badiger
S/o. Manappa
Age: 69 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1259
(Sl.No. 76 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
33. Ramasa H. Rayabagi
S/o. Hanumants
Age: 90 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1276
(Sl.No. 77 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
34. Malakajavva K. Math
W/o. Kalakayya
Age: 80 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1277
(Sl.No.78 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
35. Khajibhanu H. Sugandhi
W/o. Hussainsab
Age: 60 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
11
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1280
(Sl.No. 79 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
36. Mustak A. Badami
S/o. Abdulsab
Age: 44 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1287
(Sl.No. 81 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
37. Basavakumar S. Madivalar
S/o. Shekarappa
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1297
(Sl.No.85 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
38. Basamma M. Patil
W/o. Mallanagouda
Age: 65 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1304
(Sl.No. 86 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
12
39. Khadirbhi K. Sugandhi
W/o. Kashimsab
Age:38 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1310
(Sl.No.88 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
40. Sheela G. Badiger
S/o. Gururaj
Age:38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1318
(Sl.No. 92 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
41. Balappa R. Chalavadi
S/o. Ramappa
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1333
(Sl.No. 94 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
42. Shivappa H. Chalageri
S/o. Henurappa
Age: 40 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
13
Membership No. 1335
(Sl.No. 95 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
43. Sangamma M. Patil
W/o. Mahantgouda
Age: 54 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1380
(Sl.No. 97 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
44. Sharanamma R. Madiwalar
W/o. Rajappa
Age: 38Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1383
(Sl.No. 98 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
45. Basavva K. Bhajantri
W/o. Kalloleppa
Age: 42 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1430
(Sl.No.104 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
46. Yamanavva C. Madivalar
S/o. Channabasappa
14
Age:64 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1434
(Sl.No. 106 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
47. Sharifsab L.Sugandhi
S/o. Ladsab
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1435
(Sl.No. 107 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
48. Lakshmibai M. Hunakunti
W/o. Mallappa
Age: 38 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1450
(Sl.No. 108 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
49. Girija S. Gorajanal
W/o. Shidramappa
Age:70 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1485
(Sl.No. 112 in ineligible Voter List at
15
Annexure-B)
50. Lakshmappa R. Chalavadi
S/o. Ramappa
Age: 60 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 991
(Sl.No. 33 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-B)
51. Gurusiddayya Math
S/o. Basayya Math
Age: 50 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Amaravai,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1343
(Sl.No. 4 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
52. Umadevi M. Patil
W/o. Mahantgouda
Age: 40 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Amaravati,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1393
(Sl.No. 6 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
53. Hanumavva S. Bhajantri
W/o. Shivappa
Age:50 Years,
16
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1401
(Sl.No. 9 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
54. Amarayya M. Hiremath
S/o. Mallayya
Age: 39 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1405
(Sl.No. 11 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
55. Parvati N. Hiremath
W/o. Nagayya
Age: 26 Years,
Occ: House wife,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1407
(Sl.No. 12 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
56. Yallappa R. Madar
S/o. Ramappa
Age: 44 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1410
(Sl.No. 14 in ineligible Voter List at
17
Annexure-C)
57. Nurjan M. Sugandhi
W/o. Maibusab
Age: 68 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1422
(Sl.No. 20 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
58. Amaresh R. Chalageri
S/o. Rudrappa
Age: 37 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No.1423
(Sl.No. 21 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
59. Yamanur S. Bhajantri
S/o. Shankrappa
Age: 35 Years,
Occ: Agriculture,
R/o: Binjavadagi,
Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot-587125.
Membership No. 1438
(Sl.No. 22 in ineligible Voter List at
Annexure-C)
.....Petitioners
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Note: The Petitioners who are senior citizens are
not claiming benefit of senior citizens.
(By Sri. GANGADHAR J.M. ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. State of Karnataka,
Represented by its Principal
Secretary,
Department of Co-operation
M.S. Building, 6th Floor,
Bangaluru - 560001.
2. The Co Operative Election Authority
3rd Floor, Shantinagar, T.T.M.C, "A"
Block,
Shantinagar,
Bangaluru-560027.
Represented by its Secretary.
3. The Registrar of Co-operative
Societies,
Government of Karnataka,
No.1, Ali-Askar Road,
Bangaluru-560052
4. District Co operative Election Officer
and Deputy Registrar of Co-operative
Societies,
Bagalkote, Navanagara
Bagalkote.
5. Returning Officer of
Primary Krushi Pattina Sakhakari
Sanga (N) Amaravati,Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkote District 587112.
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6. The CEO,
Primary Krushi Pattina Sakhakari
Sanga (N), Amaravati,Tq: Hunagund,
Dist: Bagalkot 587125.
.....Respondents
(By Sri.G.K.HIREGOUDAR GOVT ADVOCATE FOR R-1 & 3
Sri. H.L. HAVARAGI ADVOCATE FOR R-2, 4 & 5.
Sri. M.V. HIREMATH ADVOCATE for r-6.)
THIS WRIT PET ITION IS FILED UNDER
ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
INDIA PRAYING T O a).ISSUE A WRIT OF APPROPRIATE
NATURE TO DECLARE THAT SECTION 20(2)(A-IV) AND (A-
V) THE KARNATAKA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, IS
ULTRA VIRES THE LEGISLATIVE COMPETENCE AND ARTICLE
243ZI AND 243ZO OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA 1950.
b) ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE
RESPONDENTS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTIONS TO THE 6TH
RESPONDENT FOR THE TERM 2020-2025 TO SCHEDULED
TO BE HELD ON 25-01-2020 WITHOUT APPLYING SECTION
20(2)(A-IV)(A-V) OF THE ACT AND ETC.
THESE PETITIONS COMING ON FOR ORDERS
THIS DAY, T HE COURT, MADE THE F OLLOWING:
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ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the respondents.
2. Both counsel submit that the issues in controversy in these petitions are squarely covered by the earlier decisions of co- ordinate benches of this Court in the cases of
(i) Shekappa s/o Shivappa Saravand and others V/s State of Karnataka, W.P.No.136699/2020 and connected matters dated 28.02.2020;
(ii) Chapparadahalli Vageesh and others V/s State of Karnataka, W.P. Nos.138960-139031/2020 dated 11.03.2020;
(iii) Tadakal Woman Milk Producers Co-
operative Society Limited and others V/s State of Karnataka and others, W.P.Nos.204109-113/2018 21 and connected matters dated 13.03.2020.
3. Under these circumstances, these petitions are also disposed off in terms of the aforesaid decisions in Shekappa's case, Chapparadahalli Vageesh's case and Tadakal Woman Milk Producers Co- operative Society Limited's case supra.
Ordered accordingly.
SD JUDGE CLK