Karnataka High Court
Suresh G R vs The State Of Karnataka on 15 December, 2025
Author: S Sunil Dutt Yadav
Bench: S Sunil Dutt Yadav
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HC-KAR AND 68 OTHERS
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV
WRIT PETITION NO. 22473 OF 2025 (LB-ELE)
C/W
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WRIT PETITION NO. 34318 OF 2025 (LB-ELE)
IN W.P. No. 22473/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI SRINIVAS T
S/O THIMMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/O VENKATESHWAR NAGAR,
KADUR, CHIKKAMAGALUR - 577 548.
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. ADITYA D., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
4TH FLOOR, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
REPRESENTED BY ITS UNDER SECRETORY,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVA NAGAR,
ARMANE NAGAR, BENGALURU,
KARNATAKA - 560 080.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT,
CHIKKAMAGALURU - 577 101.
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4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT,
CHIKKAMAGALURU - 577 101.
5. THE TAHSILDAR
KADUR TALUK
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577 548.
6. THE KADUR MUNICIPAL OFFICE
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577 548.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1, R3 TO R5;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R2;
SRI J.N. NAVEEN, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER WRIT TO
QUASH THE NOTIFICATIONS OF EVEN DATED 27.01.2025
ISSUED BY RESPONDENT NO.2 KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION
COMMISSION IN NO. SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB AS PER
ANNEXURE-A AND NOTIFICATION DATED 26.03.2025 BEARING
NO.NAAE39MLR2025(E) ISSUED AT RESPONDENT NO.1 AS PER
ANNEXURE-B AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 25347/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI. MYLAPPA. A. K.
S/O. MATENGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.1,
R/A. 4TH CROSS, SOUTH PORTION,
TUNGABHADRA LAYOUT,
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HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
2. SRI. RANGANATH. T.H.,
S/O. THIMMAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.2,
R/A. 3RD CROSS, TUNGABHADRA LAYOUT,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
3. SMT SUMA H B
W/O. MANJUNATH. G.C.,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.3,
R/A. DURGIGUDI MAIN ROAD,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
4. SRI. RAJENDRA. N.,
S/O. NARASAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.4,
R/A. MARIKOPPA ROAD,
DURGIGUDI LAYOUT,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
5. SMT. SAVITHA. B.,
W/O. MAHESHAPPA HUDEDA,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.5,
R/A. 4TH CROSS, DURGIGUDI,
HONNALL-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
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6. SRI. SURESHA,
S/O. ITAGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.6,
R/A. HOSAKERI,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
7. SMT. RANJITHA,
W/O. B.P. CHANNAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.7,
R/A. HOSAKERI,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
8. SMT. ANUSHANKAR. S.S.,
W/O. CHANDRAPPA. A.,
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.8,
R/A. SERVERKERI,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
9. SMT. SAVITRAMMA,
W/O. VIJENDRAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.9,
R/A. NEXT TO MAHALAKSHMI SAWMILL,
DURGIGUDI,
HONNALI-577217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
10. SRI. SURESHA. M.,
S/O. REVANAPPA,
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AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.11,
R/A. NO.7, HOSAKERI,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
11. SRI. BABU ALIAS RAYAPPA,
S/O. LATE. NINGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.12,
R/A. HALEPETE ROAD,
MANDAKKIKERI,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
12. SMT. PADMA ALIAS PADMAVATI,
W/O. H.D. PRASHANTA,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.13,
R/A. DODDAPETE,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
13. SRI. SRIDHARA. K.V.,
S/O. K. VEERABHADRAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.14,
R/A. HALEDODDI ROAD,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
14. SRI. TANVEER AHMED,
S/O. SHABBIR AHMED,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.15,
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R/A. KHAZI MOHALLA,
HALEPETE ROAD,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
15. SRI. DHARMAPPA,
S/O. KARISIDDAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.16,
R/A. 4TH CROSS,
DURGIGUDI NORTH PORTION,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
16. SMT. SUMA. H.B.,
W/O SATISH H B
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.17,
R/A. BEHIND SHANTA TALKIES,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
17. SMT. K.S. USHA,
W/O. GIRISH. A.,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.18,
R/A. SERVERKERI,
HONNALI-577 217,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SRIKANTH PATIL K., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
VIKASA SOUDHA, DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
9TH AND 10TH FLOOR, VISHWESHWARIAH TOWERS,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT,
OFFICE OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
DAVANAGERE-577 001.
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
HONNALI SUB-DIVISION,
HONNALI - 577 217
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
5. THE TAHASILDAR,
TALUK OFFICE, HONNALI TALUK,
HONNALI-577 217.
6. THE TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
HONNALI-577 217, DAVANAGERE DISTRICT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SRI B.K. MANJUNATH, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO I. DECLARE
THAT THE PETITIONERS ARE ENTITLED FOR THE
EXCLUSION OF THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE
ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED BY THE RESPONDENT STATE
ADMINISTERED THE 6TH RESPONDENT MUNICIPALITY I.E.,
FROM 30.05.2023 TO 05.09.2024 WHILE COMPUTING THE
TENURE OF THEIR ELECTED TERM OF FIVE YEARS AS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS OF THE 6TH RESPONDENT
MUNICIPALITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 25648/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI PRASHANTH D
S/O. DODDAIAH
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.1
R/A.DEVARAJ URS NAGARA,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
2. SRI. PRAKASH,
S/O. G. BASAVARAJAPPA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.2,
R/A. MAYAPPANAKERI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
3. SMT. SUNANDA,
W/O. MANJUNATH
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
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MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.3,
R/A.KUMBARA GUNDI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
4. SRI. RENUKA SWAMY. P. M.,
S/O. P. MOUNESHWARAIAH
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.4,
R/A.DODDAPETE,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
5. SMT. SHAILA YOGISH MADDI,
W/O. SRI. YOGISH MADDI
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.5,
R/A.DODDAPETE,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
6. SMT. JAYASHREE,
W/O. HEMARAJ
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.6,
R/A.KANURU KADEKERI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
7. SMT. ROOPA. M. S.,
W/O. MANJUNATH. P. M.
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.7,
R/A.MASUR ROAD,
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SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
8. SRI. MOHAMMED SADIQ,
S/O. BUDEN SAB
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.8,
R/A. JAYANAGARA,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
9. SRI. S. RAMESH,
S/O. SRINIVAS
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.9,
R/A. VINAYAKA NAGARA,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
10. SRI. D. R. RAGHAVENDRA,
S/O. RAMAPPA
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.10,
R/A.RAGHAVENDRA BADAVANE,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
11. SMT. SHAKUNTALA,
W/O. SHIVAPPA
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.11,
R/A.RAGHAVENDRA BADAVANE,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
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12. SMT LAKSHMI T M
W/O. MAHALINGAPPA. H. G.
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.12,
R/A.KANURU KADEKERI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
13. SMT. FAIROZ BANU,
W/O. TAJ PEER SAB
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.13,
R/A.SALUR ROAD, SOCIETY KERI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
14. SMT. SHWETHA. H. R.,
W/O. H. S. RAVINDRA
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.14,
R/A.MUDIGOWDARA KERI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
15. SRI. MAYUR DARSHAN. U. R.,
S/O. U. RAMALINGAPPA
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.15,
R/A.DR. AMBEDKAR NAGARA,
ULLI LAYOUT,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
16. SMT. REKHA BAI,
W/O. MANJU SINGH
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AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO. 16,
R/A. NEAR VINAYAKA NAGARA HOSTEL,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
17. SRI. NAGARAJ GOWDA. S. P.,
S/O. H. S. PARAMESHWARAPPA GOWDA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.17,
R/A.MUDIGOWDARA KERI,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
18. SRI. H. PALAKSHAPPA,
S/O HALAPPA K
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.18,
R/A. SRI BASAVESHWARA NILAYA,
10TH CROSS, CHANNAKESHAVA NAGARA,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
19. SMT. ROOPAKALA. S. HEGDE,
W/O. SRIDHAR HEGDE
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.19,
R/A. SARVANANDA NILAYA,
6TH CROSS, VINAYAKA NAGARA,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
20. SMT. UMAVATHY. M.
W/O. RAMESH
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
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MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.20,
R/A. VINAYAKA NAGARA,
9TH CROSS, SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
21. SRI. SURESH. R.
S/O. P. RAMAIAH
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.21.
R/A. 9TH CROSS, VINAYAKA NAGARA,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
22. MS. KAMALAMMA HULMAR.
D/O. SHIVAPPA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.22,
R/A. RAGHAVENDRA BADAVANE,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
23. SRI. MOHAMMED DASTAGEER,
S/O. KARIM SAB
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.23,
R/A. GAGRI BADAVANE,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT. PETITIONE
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VASANTHA KUMAR K M., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
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REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
VIKASA SOUDHA,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
9TH AND 10TH FLOOR,
VISHWESHWARIAH TOWERS,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT,
OFFICE OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
SHIVAMOGGA-577 201.
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
SAGARA SUB-DIVISION,
SAGARA-577 401
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
5. THE TAHASILDAR,
TALUK OFFICE,
SHIKARIPURA TALUK,
SHIKARIPURA-577 427.
6. THE TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
SHIKARIPURA-577 427.
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS
CHIEF OFFICER.
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7. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD
SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SMT. M.C. NAGASHREE, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R7)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE PETITIONERS ARE ENTITLED FOR THE EXCLUSION OF
THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR
APPOINTED BY THE RESPONDENT STATED ADMINISTERED
THE R-6 MUNICIPALITY I.E FROM 8.05.2023 TO 21.08.2024
WHILE COMPUTING THE TENURE OF THEIR ELECTED TERM
OF 5 YEARS AS MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS OF THE R-6
MUNICIPALITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 26543/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI KRISHNE GOWDA
S/O LATE NINGE GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
R/AT. TYAGARAJ MOHALA,
WARD NO.5, BANNUR TOWN,
T. NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
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2. SMT.SOWMYARANI,
W/O MURALIDHAR,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
R/AT. TYAGARAJ MOHALA,
BANNUR TOWN,
T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
3. SMT BHAGYA S.,
W/O M LOKESH,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
R/AT.MAKANAHALLI, BANNUR TOWN,
T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
4. SRI. MAHESH M.K.
S/O KRISHNE GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
R/AT.MAKANAHALLI, BANNUR TOWN,
T.NARSIPURARUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
5. SRI. B.K ANAND,
S/O B.K KRISHNAMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT. S.R.P ROAD, BANNUR TOWN,
T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
6. SMT. SHRUTI B.S
W/O SRINIVAS,
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
R/AT NEW EXTENSION,
MAKANAHALLI, BANNUR TOWN,
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7. SRI. NANJUNDA SWAMY
S/O NANJUNDA SHETTY,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
R/AT. TYAGARAJ MOHALA,
BANNUR TOWN, T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
8. SRI. SRINIVAS.B.R
S/O LATE RAJEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
R/AT. HORAKERE ROAD,
BANNUR TOWN, T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
9. SRI. ANANDMURTHY,
S/O LATE DEVDASU,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT. MM ROAD, BANNUR TOWN,
T NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-
10. SMT.SHOBA SATISH,
W/O SATISH B.S.,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
R/AT. THERINA ROAD, BANNUR TOWN,
T. NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT
11. SMT. NAGARATHNA PRABHAKAR,
S/O P PRABHAKAR,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT SRIRAMADEVARA ROAD,
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MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
12. SMT. DIVYA PAI,
W/O CHANDRA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT MARKET ROAD, BANNUR TOWN,
T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
13. SMT. FIRDOZ,
W/O MAHAMMED ARIF,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
R/AT.DAYIRA MOHALA BANNUR TOWN,
T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
14. SRI. PEER KHAN,
S/O NAZEER KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT. BISMILLAH NAGAR,
BANNUR TOWN, T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
15. SMT. BHAGYASHREE KRISHNA
D/O CHELVARJU,
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
MARKET ROAD, BANNUR TOWN
T NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571 101
16. SMT. B.S. LOKAMBIKA
W/O SHIVAMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. NEW NAYAKARA BEEDI,
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MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101.
17. SMT. PUSHPAVATHY,
W/O LAKKAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. JAI BHEEM NAGAR,
BANNUR TOWN, T. NARSIPUR TALUK
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
18. SRI. MARUTHI,
S/O LATE BETTAIAH
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT. NEW NAYAKA BEEDI,
BANNUR TOWN, T. NARSIPUR TALUK
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
19. SRI. SHANTHRAJ B.K,
S/O LATE KEMPADASU,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
HOSKERI BANNUR TOWN
T NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
20. SRI. SHIVANNA,
S/O LATE BETTAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT. SUBHASH NAGAR,
BANNUR TOWN, T. NARSIPUR TALUK
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
21. SRI. CHELUVARAJU
S/O LATE NAGARAJU
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS
R/AT BHUMI COLONY,
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22. SRI. C.H VIJAYKUMAR
S/O LATE C.H VAGEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
R/AT CHAMANAHALLI,
BANNUR TOWN, T.NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
23. SRI.C.C SURESH
S/O C.S. CHANNE GOWDA
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS
CHAMANAHALLI,
BANNUR TOWN,
T. NARSIPUR TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BANGALORE - 560 001,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MYSURU,
MYSORE DISTRICT-570 005
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
MYSORE SUB DIVISION
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
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4. THE BANNUR TOWN MUNICIPALITY COUNCIL,
BANNUR,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571 101
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER
5. THE KARNATAKA ELECTION COMMISSION
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, BELLARY ROAD
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU - 560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI A.V. GANGADHARAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. MYSDC-ELN2/LB/202/2025
DTD 04.08.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-E PASSED BY R-2 AND
ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 27401/2025
BETWE.EN:
1. SRI ALI ANSAR PASHA
S/O SRI NASEEM PASHA,
AGE 53 YEARS,
PRESIDENT OF CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
NAGAMANGALA
R/AT HANIF MOHALLA,
MANDYA ROAD,
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NAGAMANGALA TOWN
NAGAMANGALA - 571 401
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. RAVINDRA PRASAD B., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU - 560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V. TOWER,
DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
MANDYA DISTRICT,
MANDYA - 571 401
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NAGAMANGAL, MANDYA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT - 571 401
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION KARNATAKA
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU - 560 080.
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
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SRI G.M. ANAND, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) QUASH THE
IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION DATED 24/06/2025 ISSUED
BY THE R1 AUTHORITY BEARING NO. NAAAE 39 MLR 2025
(E) VIDE ANNEXURE-F DETERMINING THE DATE OF
COMPLETION OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS AND
CONSEQUENTIALLY THE COMMITTEE INSOFAR AS RELATES
TO AT SL. NO. 7, AS CONTRARY TO SEC. 18 AND SEC. 315
OF KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 27497/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI H S VENUGOPAL
S/O SHIVASHANKAR
AGE ABOUT 52 YEARS
PRESIDENT TOWN PANCHAYAT
SRINGERI
TALUK - SRINGERI
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
RESIDENT OF SURYA MOTORS,
HONNAVALLI POST
TALUK - SRINGERI
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE - 577 139
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKUMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
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DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
M S BUILDING, BENGALURU - 560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V V TOWER, DR B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU - 560 001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHIKKAMAGALURU
TALUK - CHIKKAMAGALURU
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE - 577 101
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYAT, SRINGERI
TALUK - SRINGERI
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE - 577 139
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, BELLARY ROAD,
SADADSHIVANAGARA, BENGALURU - 560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI A. NAGARAJAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO I) ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS AGAINST THE RESPONDENTS
NO.3 TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATIONS DATED
16.07.2025 OF THE PETITIONER PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A
AND ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 27589/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI M V PRAKASH
S/O SRI VENKATARAMU
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS
PRESIDENT OF CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
MANDYA,
R/AT NO.140, WARD NO.1,
ANEKEREBEDI OLD TOWN,
MANDYA-571 401
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. RAVINDRA PRASAD B., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M S BUILDING
BENGALURU-560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V V TOWER
DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU-560 001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
MANDYA DISTRICT
MANDYA-571 401
4. THE COMMISSIONER
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MANDYA,
MANDYA TALUK
MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401
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5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU - 560 080
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI G.M. ANAND, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION DATED 24-06-2025 ISSUED
BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT AUTHORITY BEARING NO.NAAAE
39 MLR 2025 (E) VIDE ANNEXURE-G DETERMINING THE
DATE OF COMPLETION OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS AND
CONSEQUENTIALLY THE COMMITTEE INSOFAR AS RELATES
TO AT SL.NO.1, AS CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND SEC.315 OF
KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 27621/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI SRINIVAS T
S/O THIMMAIAH
AGE ABOUT 58 YEARS
PRESIDENT TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
KADUR
TALUK: KADUR
DISTRICT: CHIKKAMAGALURU
RESIDENT OF VENKATESHWARA NAGAR
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KADUR TOWN, TALUK: KADUR
DISTRICT: CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE - 577 548
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKUMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
M S BUILDING, BENGALURU - 560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V V TOWER, DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU - 560 001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHIKKAMAGALURU
TALUK - CHIKKAMAGALURU
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE - 577 101
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, KADUR,
TALUK: KADUR, DISTRICT: CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE - 577 584
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, BELLARY ROAD,
SADADSHIVANAGARA, BENGALURU - 560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
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SRI A. NAGARAJAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
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 AGAINST THE
RESPONDENTS NO.3 TO CONSIDER THE
REPRESENTATIONS DATED 25.06.2025 OF THE PETITIONER
PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 27834/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI. PRABKHARA POOJARY
S/O DADDU POOJARY,
AGED ABOUT-60 YEARS,
PRESIDENT CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
UDUPI, TALUK- UDUPI,
DISTRICT - UDUPI,
RESIDENT OF NO.1-4,22,
H.SUPRABHA GUNDIBAIL,
KUNJIBETTU POST, UDUPI,
TALUK - UDUPI,
DISTRICT - UDUPI,
PIN CODE - 576 102.
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKUMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001
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2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER, DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
UDUPI
TALUK - UDUPI
DISTRICT - UDUPI
PIN CODE-576 104
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, UDUPI,
TALUK- UDUPI,
DISTRICT - UDUPI,
PIN CODE-576 101
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI T.I. ABDULLA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
ENDORSEMENT DTD. 21.08.2025 ISSUED BY THE R-3 TO
THE PETITIONER HEREIN PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A AND
ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 27918/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI.K.VENKATESH
S/O KESHAVAMURTHY.K.T,
AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS,
PRESIDENT TOWN PANCHAYAT,
MUDAGERE,
TALUK- MUDAGERE,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
RESIDENT OF NO.28,
SHRI.ANNAPOORNESHWARI NILAYA.
WARD NO.01, MEGALAPETE.
MUDAGERE TOWN,
TALUK- MUDAGERE,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
PIN CODE-577 132
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKUMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER, DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
CHIKKAMAGALURU
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TALUK - CHIKKAMAGALURU
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE-577 101
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYAT, MUDAGERE,
TALUK- MUDAGERE,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE-577 132
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI A. NAGARAJAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
LETTER / COMMUNICATION DTD. 26.03.2025 BEARING NO.
UDA/39/MLR 2025(E) ISSUED BY THE R-1 TO THE R-3
WHICH HAS BEEN PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A SO FAR AS
IT RELATES TO PETITIONER AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 27991/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. BHAGYALAXMI
W/O MOHAN B N
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AGED ABOUT- 49 YEARS,
PRESIDENT TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
BIRURU, TALUK- KADUR,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
RESIDENT OF HIRIYANGALA
RASHTE BALLARY CAMP, BIRURU TOWN,
TALUK- KADUR,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
PIN CODE-577 116.
... PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKUMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER, DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
CHIKKAMAGALURU
TALUK - CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT -
CHIKKAMAGALURU PIN CODE-577 101
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
BIRURU, TALUK- KADUR,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
PIN - 577 116
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5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD
SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI S. MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
LETTER / COMMUNICATION DTD. 26.03.2025 BEARING NO.
UDA/39/MLR 2025(E) ISSUED BY THE R-1 TO THE R-3
WHICH HAS BEEN PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A SO FAR AS
IT RELATES TO PETITIONER AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 29199/2025
BETWEEN:
1. LAKHSMINARAYANAPPA
S/O VENKATARAVANAPPA
AGED 53 YEARS
2. FAZLULLA PEER,
S/O MOHAMED YASEEN PEER,
AGED 51 YEARS
3. R.P. GOPINATH,
S/O R N PRASANNA KUMAR,
AGE 48 YEARS
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4. A MOHAN,
S/O ASHWATHAPPA,
AGED 49 YEARS
5. ROOPA. S
W/O ANANTHARAJU K S,
AGE 42 YEARS
6. PADMAVATHAMMA G.S,
W/O JULAPPA,
AGE 63 YEARS
7. GIRISH G.B,
S/O BALARAMAPPA M.S,
AGE 40 YEARS
8. SRIKANTH. G,
S/O V GANGAYYA,
AGED 54 YEARS
9. SARDAR AKTHAR,
W/O ABUBEKAR,
AGED 60 YEARS
10. MOMIN TAJ,
W/O ALTHAF
AGED 50 YEARS
11. SAPTHAGIRI K R
S/O K L RAMAYYA
AGED 43 YEARS
12. T GOPAL
S/O THIMMAYYA
AGED 70 YEARS
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13. SRIRAMAPPA G N
S/O NARASIMHAIAH G
AGED 59 YEARS
14. RAMESH V
C/O VENKATARAVANA
AGED 64 YEARS
15. L SUBBARAJU
S/O HANUMANTHAPPA
AGED 58 YEARS
16. KALEEM ULLA
C/O MOHAMED SHARIF KMB
AGED 50 YEARS
17. VENKATA REDDY D N
S/O NARAYANAPPA
AGED 67 YEARS
18. SAVITHRAMMA
S/O JAYAPPA
AGED 64 YEARS
19. GAYITHRI M
W/O BASAVARAJ K N
AGED 40 YEARS
20. RANGAMMA. K. N.
W/O. LAKSHMIPATHI,
AGED 54 YEARS
21. S. RAJESWARI
W/O. MYLARAPPA. C,
AGED 38 YEARS
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22. G. PUNYAVATHI
W/O. MRUTHUNJAYA,
AGED 50 YEARS
23. VARALAKSHMI
W/O. G. MANJUNATH,
AGED 54 YEARS
24. SUBBAMMA. C. R.
W/O. VENKATASHAAMAPPA,
AGED 67 YEARS
25. ASHWATHAMMA. K
D/O. KADIRAPPA,
AGED 54 YEARS
26. RAJKUMAR. J
S/O. JAYANNA. K,
AGED 46 YEARS
R/O. ALL PETITIONERS ARE
COUNCILLORS OF CMC
GAURIBIDANURU TALUK,
CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT-561 208.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. DEVIPRASAD SHETTY., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M S BUILDING,
BANGALORE 560 001.
REPRESENTED BY ITS
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
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2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V. TOWER, DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHIKKABALLAPURA,
CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT-562 101.
4. CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
GAURIBIDANURU TALUK,
CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT-561 208,
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER.
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI RAMESH KUMAR R.V., ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE DURATION OF THE ORDER DATED 08.05.2023
PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-B APPOINTING ADMINISTRATOR
TO GAURIBIDANUR CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FROM
08.05.2023 TO 09.09.2024 SHALL NOT USURP THE TOTAL
FIVE YEARS OF THE TENURE OF THE COUNCILORS AND
ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 29501/2025
BETWEEN:
1. AJAY KUMAR J R
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
S/O RAMASWAMY J E.
LAKKAVANAHALLI ROAD,
NEER PUMP HOUSE,
KELLAIAH EXTENTION,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577 598
2. MAHESH PALLAVA H E
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
S/O ERABHOVI H
SANJEEVINI HANUMAN FARM,
V V PURA ROAD, FACTORY CIRCLE,
HIRIYUR,
HIRIYUR SUGAR FACTORY,
CHITRADURGA - 577 599
MOBILE: 9901579991
3. TIPPESWAMY GS,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
C/O SANNA KARIYAPPA,
#296, VEDAVATHI NAGARA,
BEHIND KRUSHI ILAKHE,
HIRIYUR,
HIRIYUR SUGAR FACTORY,
CHITRADURGA - 577 599
MOBILE: 9535707010
4. SHIVARANJANI S,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
C/O K PANIRAJ,
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SRI PARTHA LINGESHWARA NILAYA,
MUTTON MARKET ROAD,
MIRZA EXTENSION,
HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577599
MOBILE 9108403300
5. CHITRAJITH YADAV N.
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
S/O NAGENDRAPPA B,
SHANIDEVARAHATTI,
MYAKALURAHALLI,
CHITRADURGA 577599
MOBILE 9964465135.
6. GUNDESH KUMAR H M,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
S/O MANJUNATH B. H.
MANJU ROCK MAIN ROAD,
T.B CIRCLE, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577599
MOBILE 8884722372
7. SYED ZABI ULLA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
S/O MAQBUL SAB,
AZAD NAGARA BEHIND URDU SCHOOL,
MUTTON MARKET ROAD,
HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577598
MOBILE 9448697311
8. VITTAL A.
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
S/O ANNAPPA,
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SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE NAGARA,
2ND CROSS, VTC HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577598
MOBILE 8088788787
9. SHAMSUNISSA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
C/O G B AHAMED ULLA BEG.
WARD NO.9,
DURGAMMA TEMPLE STREET,
MIRZA BADAVANE, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577598
MOBILE 9880710073
10. MAMATHA N,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
C/O P SUNDARAMURTHY,
#90, YY NALE PAKKA,
TB CIRCLE, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577598
MOBILE 9538668408.
11. R BALAKRISHNA
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
S/O RANGACHAR Y N,
ASHOKA ROAD,
9TH WARD, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577598
12. H S ANIL KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
S/O H.S.SATYANARAYANAMURTHY,
HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA 577598
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13. G N KAVITHA
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
W/O H M LOKESH,
MANDAKARINAYAKA ROAD,
SIDDANAYAKA CIRCIE,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577598
MOB 9980835879.
14. MANJUNATHA E
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
S/O ESHWARAPPA,
K M KOTTGE, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577598
MOB 9845335530.
15. VISHALAKSHI,
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
W/O SRIRAMALU
GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL ROAD,
2ND CROSS, HIRIYUR
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9632067671.
16. JAGADHEESH N
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
C/O NAGARAJA A
MARUTHI NILAYA,
PUSHPANJALI TALKIES ROAD,
MALLESHWARA BADAVANNE,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9380250518.
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17. GEETHA P
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
W/O GANGADHARA D,
11TH WARD, SUVANAGARA CIRCLE,
GOPALPURA, HIRLYUR,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9980835933
18. SAMIULLA
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
S/O ANWAR SAB,
16TH WARD,
BEHIND NANJUNDESHWARA TAKIS,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9980339085.
19. PRAKSH BN
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
S/O NAGARAJU B N
OPP LIBRARY NAGARA HIRIYUR,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9986941277.
20. DADAPEER Y
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
C/O YUSUF SAB,
#129, WATER TANK ROAD,
CHURCH ROAD, HIRIYUR,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
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21. RATHNAMMA LG
AGED ABOUT 66 YEARS,
W/O THIPPIRANNA R Y,
SRISHAILA ROAD,
OPP CHURCH SCHOOL,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
22. GANESH R
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
S/O RAMASWAMY,
GANESHA TEMPLE ROAD,
3RD CROSS, VEGITABLE MARKET ROAD,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
23. SUREKHA M
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
W/O MANI A TAGORE ROAD,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577598
MOB 7353250603.
24. ERALINGEGOWDA M S
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
S/O SIDDAPPA
MADDIHALLI, HALAGALADDI,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9880310599.
25. JAYAVANI R
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
W/O SARAVANAN
VISHWESHWARAYYA EXTENSION,
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7TH CROSS, HIRIYUR
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA.
KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9731198666.
26. MADALA MARIYA M
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
W/O YESU,
86 B, MERI ROAD,
HIRIYUR TOWN,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577598
MOB 9740706237.
27. APOORVA V K
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
W/O CHIRANJEEVI H G.
#86, G K NILAYA,
SRINIVASA NAGARA,
MYSORE ROAD, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
28. AMBIKA C
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
C/O SIDDALANGARADHYA P
WARD NO. 28. HULIYAR ROAD
BESIDE TULASI KALYANA MANTAP,
SRI NIDHI LAYOUT.
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
29. SANNAPPA D
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
S/O DYAMANNA,
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6TH CROSS,
NETAJI SUBHASCHANDRA BOSE BADAVANE,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577598
30. DEVERAMMA
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
W/O NAGARAJA
1207, LAKKAMMA STORE ROAD,
NEAR OLD ANGANAVADI,
HARISCHANDRGHATH, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA-577598
MOB 9742239894.
31. MANJULA H
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
W/O VENKATESH C
WARD NO. 27, NAR MEL ROAD,
HARISCHANDRGHATH,
HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577598
MOB 8904759892.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. UDAY SHANKAR M., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH IT'S UNDER SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
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2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V.TOWER, DR B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001
3. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE, OBAVVA CIRCLE
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 501
4. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL OFFICE,
PRADHANA ROAD, HIRIYUR,
CHITRADURGA-57799
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI S. MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
RESPONDENT AUTHORITY BEARING
NO.SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB AS AT ANNEXURE-F
DETERMINING THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF TENURE OF
COUNCILORS, WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONERS AS
CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND SEC.315 OF KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
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BETWEEN:
1. SMT. G S JAYANTHI
W/O H N MANJUNATHA,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS
R/AT. 2ND CROSS, BVKS LAYOUT
CHITRADURGA-577 501
2. SMT. LAKSHAMAMMA
W/O H MURUGENDRAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 72 YEARS,
NEAR BARAGERAMMA TEMPLE
HOLLAKERE ROAD
CHITRADURGA-577 501
3. SRI. H.N. MANJUNATH,
W/O H. NAGENDRAPPA
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
MEMBER CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
CHITRADURGA,
R/AT. HOLALKERE ROAD,
2ND CROSS, B.V.K.S LAYOUT,
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
4. SRI. J SHASHIDHAR,
S/O JAYARAM,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
R/AT. 8TH CROSS DAVALAGIRI EXTENSION
BHEEMASAMUDRA ROAD
CHITRADURGA-577 501
5. SMT.N.O ANURADHA,
W/O RAVIKUMAR,
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AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
NEHARU NAGARA 2ND CROSS,
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
6. SMT. THIPPAMMA
W/O B VENKTESHAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS,
R/AT RAILWAY STATION AREA,
M.K.PALACE ROAD
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
7. SMT. SHAKEELA BANU
W/O SYED SAIFULLA
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
R/AT NEAR KSFC SOCIETY, CHOLLAGUDDA
CHITRADURGA-577 501
8. SMT. MEENAKSHI P K,
WO LATE KARIYAPPA. K
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
R/AT. NEAR PADAGUDI,
CHITRADURGA-577 501
9. SMT. K MANJULA,
W/O K.S.VEDAPRAKASH
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
R/AT. CHIKKAPETE
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
10. SRI. N CHANDRASHEKAR
S/O H NARASIMULU
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. NO.121, S.L.N NILAYA
TA. RA.SU, BEEDI KOTE ROAD
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
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11. SMT. SHEWATH P M,
W/O N VEERESH,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT. KAMANABAVI BADAVANE,
MATHRUSHREE NILAYA
3RD CROSS 1ST MAIN
CHITRADURGA-577 501
12. SRI. S BHASKAR,
S/O LATE SOMASHEKAR,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT. KAMANABAVI BADAVANE,
KOTE ROAD,
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
13. SMT. POOJAYOGI
W/O MANJUNATHA T L
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
R/AT KOLLI BURUJANAHATTI
CHITRADURGA, DODDAPETE
CHITRADURGA-577 501
14. SMT. R NAGAMMA
W/O JAYANNA
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS
R/AT. OPP PATTADA
PARAMESHWARI PRIMARY SCHOOL
JOGGIMATTI ROAD RIGHT SIDE,
6TH CROSS CHITRADURGA-577 501
15. SMT. SUMITHA B N
W/O T RAGAVENDRA,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
R/AT. KSRTC DEPO ROAD
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CHITRADURGA-577 501
16. SRI. DEEPAK J S,
S/O J H SANNABORAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
R/AT C.K.PURA EXTENSION,
BEHIND AKASHAVANI, 6 TH MAIN ROAD
CHITRADURGA-577 501
17. SMT. B S ROHIANI,
W/O M S NAVEENA
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
R/AT I.U.D.P. LAYOUT,
SURYA PUTRA CIRCLE,
6TH CROSS, CHITRADURGA-577 501.
18. SMT. M P ANITHA
W/O T RAMESH,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
R/AT. GOPALAPURA BADAVANE
WARD NO.20, CHITRADURGA-577 501.
19. SYED NASARULLA
S/O LATE SYED MEER MAHAMED
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/AT. OPP AIROPLAN BUILDING,
NEAR MRP COMPLEX, BADAMAKAN
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
20. MAHAMED DAWOOD,
S/O MOHAMED ANWAR SAB,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT. HIMATH NAGARA, DARJI COLONY
CHITRADURGA-577 501
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21. SRI. E.NARASIMHAMURTHY
S/O ESHWARAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT. MEDEHALLI ROAD,
MARUTHI NAGARA
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
22. SRI. MOHAMED JAINULABDIN
S/O MAHAMED ALI,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
R/AT. NEAR MARAMMA TEMPLE,
AZAD NAGARA 1ST MAIN
1ST CROSS, CHITRADURGA-577 501
23. SMT. FATHIMA BI
W/O LATE S SYED GAFAR,
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS,
AZAD NAGARA 1ST MAIN 1ST CROSS
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
24. SRI. MAHAMMED AHAMED PASHA
S/O B ABDUL KHADAR BASHA,
AGED ABOUT 71 YEARS
NEW SANTHE MAIDANA
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
25. SRI. K B SURESH
S/O K V BASAVARAJAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
R/AT. OPP FIRE STATION MEDEHALLI ROAD
(VASAVI COLONY)
CHITRADURGA - 577 501
26. SRI. S JAYAPPA
S/O SHIVALINGAPPA,
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AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. KAVADIGARA HATTI
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
27. SRI. B VENKTESHAPPA
S/O BOMMAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS,
R/AT. RAILWAY STATION AREA,
M.K.PALACE ROAD
CHITRADURGA-577 501
28. SRI. G HARISH
S/O G R GURURAJ RAO
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
R/AT. NO. 1308 "SUDARSHNA"
UTTRADIMATT KERE
DARAMASHALA ROAD
CHITRADURGA - 577 501
29. SMT. SRIDEVI G S
W/O J.RAJENDRA CHAKRAVARTHI,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
SIDDESHWARA NILAYA,
JOGIMATTI ROAD,
NEAR ARALI MARA,
CHITRADURGA-577 501
30. SMT. R GEETHA
W/O T VENKTESHA
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
R/AT. KAMANABAVI EXTENSION
2ND CROSS HOUSE NO.1418
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
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31. SMT. KAVITHA S
W/O SRINIVASA H
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT. #182 CHOLAGUDDA
CHITRADURGA-577 501.
32. SRI. MAJNANNA
S/O RUDRAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
R/AT. NEAR AMBEDKAR CIRCLE,
KELAGOTE, CHITRADURGA-577 501.
33. SMT. S C THARAKESHWARI
W/O D BALASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
R/AT. I.U.D.P. LAYOUT, 6TH CROSS,
SUJATHA NILAYA, CHITRADURGA - 577 501.
34. SMT. BHAGYAMMA
W/O ANANDAPPA S
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/AT. NEHARU NAGARA
2ND CROSS, CHITRADURGA-577 501.
35. SRI. H SRINIVASA
S/O S HANUMANTHAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. KOTE ROAD
KAMANABAVI BADAVANE,
SRI VENKATESHWARA NILAYA,
CHITRADURGA - 577 501
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. MAHAMMED TAHIR A., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING, BANGALORE 560 001,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHITRADURGA
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT - 577 501
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
CHITRADURGA
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT - 577 501
4. THE CHITRADURGA CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT - 577 501
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO.16 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU - 560 080
REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI M.R. PATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASHING
THE COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. JNCO(3)/
CHUNAVANE/CR-89/25-26 DTD 24.04.2025 VIDE
ANNEXURE-D PASSED BY R-2 AND ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 30193/2025
BETWEEN:
1. RAJESHWARI S
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
W/O ANAND D
MEDARA STREET, OLD TANK ROAD,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577527.
MOB NO. 9741093947.
2. DODDAHATTIGAPPA D,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS
S/O DODDAPPA,
R/A DASENAHALLI,
HURULLHALLI, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577515.
MOB NO. 9901430554.
3. POORNIMA,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS
W/O MAHESH S M,
HANJI SIDDAPPA LAYOUT,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577527.
MOB NO. 9483557337
4. D G GEETHA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
W/O GAJENDRA, MAIN ROAD,
NEXT TO EX- MLA RUDRAPPA,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577527.
MOB NO. 7406668266
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5. SAROJA S,
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS
W/O MALLESHWARA JANGAMA NAGARA,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577527.
MOB NO. 9448226964
6. PUSHPALATHA,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
W/O GANGADHARA,
NEAR FOREST OFFICE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 8861380182.
7. SANTOSH KUMAR S,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS
S/O SHIVANNA,
SHIROMANE THOTA KOBRIPETE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 8722390752.
8. ZABI ULLA M D,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS
S/O SALIM SAB, KOBRIPETE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9886369191
9. SAMPATH KUMAR T,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
S/O TIMMAPPA
HONNAMMA BADAVANE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
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KARNATAKA - 577527.
MOB NO. 9739248351.
10. OBALAMMA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
W/O BAILLAPA
NES BADAVANE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577527.
MOB NO. 9008307173.
11. PRASHANTH R S,
S/O SEETHARAM RAO R D
MAHALAKSHMI LAYOUT HOSADURGA,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 8553887998.
12. SREENIVAS M,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS
S/O MALAPPA,
VINAKAYA BADAVANE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 8971975050.
13. SWATHIPRADEEP B J,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS
W/O PRADEEP D S,
VASAVI ELECTONICS, 2ND MAIN ROAD,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9743520028.
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14. JAFAR SADIQ H R,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
S/O ABDUL RAHEEM SAB H,
KALAMMA STREET,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9448727586.
15. TAHERA BANU,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS
W/O ATEEQ
GOUSIYA NAGAR, JODI NALLI STREET,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9901619584.
16. GIRIJAMMA,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
W/O RODRAPPA,
HANJI SIDDAPPA LAYOUT,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
17. NAGARAJ KL,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS
S/O LAXAMANAPPA K R
KALLESHWARA EXT,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA- 577 527.
MOB NO. 9663133379.
18. M MANJUNATHA,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
S/O S MARIYAPPA
SIDDESHWARA NILAYA,
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KALLESHWARA BADAVANE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9986160333.
19. SHANKARAPPA N,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS
S/O NAGAPPA
MEDARA STREET, HOSADURGA,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9731346558.
20. GRISIH R,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS
S/O RAMACHANDRAPPA,
11, CHAMARAJAPETE,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 9448728094.
21. JYOTHI B,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS
W/O KENCHAPPA
KOTE BADAVANE,
HOSADURGA,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 527.
MOB NO. 7899526640.
22. RAMACHANDRAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS
S/O RAMAYYA
SRI RAMA STREET,
HOSADURGA, CHITRADURGA,
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MOB NO. 7349070246.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. UDAY SHANKAR M., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH IT'S UNDER SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S. BUILDING,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER,
DR. B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
3. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE, OBAVVA CIRCLE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577 501
4. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL OFFICE,
HOUSING BOARD COLONY,
THYAGARAJA NAGAR,
CHALLAKERE,
KARNATAKA - 577 522.
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
KARNATAKA,
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
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SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU - 560 080
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI S. MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
RESPONDENT AUTHORITY BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/
OTHR/1/2025-ULB AS AT ANNEXURE-F DETERMINING THE
DATE OF COMPLETION OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS, AS
CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND SEC.315 OF KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 30594/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI JAGANATH A
S/O LATE A.ANNAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 72 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC,
HOLENARASIPURA,
WARD NO.08,
R/AT CHOWDESHWARI BEEDI PETE,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN - 573 211
2. SRI. M. NINGAIAH,
S/O LATE MALLAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS,
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HOLENARASIPURA,
WARD NO.18,
R/AT NEAR SINGAMMA TEMPLE,
KHB, HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211
3. SMT. SAVITHRI,
W/O VYRAMUDI,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA,
WARD NO.23,
R/AT PUJEKOPPALU,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
4. SRI. K M MANJANNA,
S/O LATE MARIGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.05,
R/AT JAINIGARA BEEDI,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
5. SRI. H R MADHU,
S/O LATE RAMASHETTY H.S,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.04,
R/AT UPPARA BEEDI,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
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6. SRI.H K PRASANNA,
S/O LATE KUNTAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
PRESIDENT TMC,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.17,
R/AT KHB, HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
7. SRI. H T KUMARASWAMY,
S/O LATE THIMMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO. 12
R/AT GANDHINAGARA,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
8. SRI. H.D. UMESH,
S/O M DEVAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.21,
R/AT NEAR OLD RAILWAY STATION ROAD,
DR B.R.AMBEDKAR NAGARA,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
9. SMT. T SHANTHI,
W/O MALLESH H N,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.13,
R/AT GANDHINAGARA, 2ND CROSS,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
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10. SMT. VEENA,
W/O RAJESH,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.09,
R/AT RIVER BANK ROAD,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
11. SMT. SUDHANALINI,
W/O DODDAMALLEGOWDA. S
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.01,
R/AT NEAR KSRTC DEPOT,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
12. SRI. SHABBIR HUSSAIN,
S/O ABDUL BASHIR,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.03,
R/AT DODDAMASIDI BEEDHI,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
13. SMT. MAMATHA KUMARI,
W/O JAVARESH,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.20,
R/AT DR.B.R. AMBEDKAR NAGARA,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
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14. SRI.H.A SHIVANNA,
S/O ANNAIH NAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.15,
R/AT DASAGOWDARA BEEDHI,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
15. SRI. KIRAN KUMAR H R,
S/O RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.16,
R/AT KOTE, VAKKALIGARA BEEDHI,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
16. SMT. JAYALAXMI,
W/O HANUMANTHARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.22,
R/AT KERALAPURA ROAD,
DR. B R. AMBEDKAR NAGARA,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
17. SMT. NAGAMANI,
W/O AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.17,
R/AT SLUM BOARD, KHB,
HOLENARASIPURA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 211.
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18. SMT. SHAFINAJ,
W/O RIYAJ PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.07,
R/AT LASHKAR MOHALLA,
HOLENARASIPURA-573 211
19. SRI. A.V.SRIDHAR,
AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS,
TMC COUNCILOR,
HOLENARASIPURA, WARD NO.10
R/AT PETE MAIN ROAD,
HOLENARASIPURA-573 211.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN DISTRICT
HASSAN-573 201.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN-573 201.
4. THE PROJECT DIRECTOR,
DISTRICT URBAN DEVELOPMENT CELL,
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HASSAN-573 201
5. THE HOLENARASIPUR TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
GANDHI CIRCLE,
HOLENARASIPUR TOWN,
HOLENARASIPUR-573 211.
REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
6. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVA NAGAR,
BENGALURU - 560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SRI A.V. NISHANTH, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. MUNISI(3)11/2025-26
DATED 22/04/2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-C PASSED BY
RESPONDENT NO.4 IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND
EQUITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 30595/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT S. SUMA
W/O SHASHISHEKAR,
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
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R/AT. WARD NO.1, VAPASANDRA,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562 101
2. SMT. RATHNAMMA,
W/O NARAYANASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.2,
BHAGATHSINGH NAGAR,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
3. SMT.SHAKILA BHANU
W/O MOHAMMED SADIQ
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
WARD NO.3, DARGHA MOHALLA,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
4. SRI. A.GAJENDRA
S/O K.M.ASHWATHNARAYAN,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R//AT WARD NO.4, BEHIND CSI HOSPITAL
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
5. SRI. NAGARAJ.J
S/O LATE JAYASHEELAPPA
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.5,
DINNEHOSAHALLI ROAD,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
6. SMT. RUKMINI T.V.
W/ O MUNIRAJU.M
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.6, JAIBHEEMNAGAR,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
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7. SRI. SATHISH
S/O LATE NARASAPPA
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.7, NIMMAKALAKUNTE,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
8. SMT. DEEPA B K
W/O MEGHANDRAN
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.8, KEB LAYOUT,
DINNEHOSAHALLI ROAD,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
9. SRI. MATAPPA.R
S/ O RAMAPPA.C,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT WARD NO.24, KALLAPPA LAYOUT,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
10. SRI. V.SUBRAMANYACHARI
S/O VENKATARAMACHARI
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT. BEHIND POLICE QUARTERS, WARD NO.5,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
11. SMT. R.MANJUALAMMA
W/O M.RAMAKRISHNAPPA
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. NANDI ROAD, WARD NO.15,
SOPPINABEEDI,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
12. SRI. MOHAMMED JAFAR
S/O LATE MOHAMMED IQBAL
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
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R/AT. ISLAMPUR, WARD NO.12,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
13. SMT. NIRMALA PRABHU
W/O DR. P.SAI PRABHU
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS,
R/AT. MUNICIPAL LAYOUT, M.G.ROAD,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101
14. SRI. K.R. DEEPAK
W/O K.N.RANGASWAMY
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.14, KANDAVARA,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
15. SRI. T.G.AMBARISH
S/O GOPALAKRISHNA
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT. KANDAVARABAGILU,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
16. SRI. YATISH
S/ O LATE B. PUTTACHAR
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.16,
BEHIND RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY TEMPLE,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
17. SRI. S.M. RAFIQ
S/O LATE C.K.ABDUL SATTAR
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.17,
JATTIGARA STREET, FORT,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
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18. SRI. A.B.MANJUNATHA
S/O LATE M.ASHWATHA NARAYANACHARI,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
MEMBER, CMC,
CHIKKABALLAPUR
R/AT NO.2440, M.G ROAD,
MARULUSIDDESHWARA CIRCLE,
WARD NO.3, CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
19. SRI. B.N. RAJESHWARI
W/O P.V.VENKATESH SRV ROAD,
AGED ABOUT 68 YEARS,
WARD NO.13, KANDAVARPET,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR--562101.
20. SRI. NARASIMHAMURTHY
S/O RANGAPPA
WARD NO.4,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
R/AT. KSRTC GARAGE ROAD,
PRASHANTHNAGAR,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
21. SRI. AFZAL
S/O LATE SHAIK NAZIR SAB
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.21, SHANTHINGAR,
NAKKALAKUNTE,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
22. SRI. SWATHI.M
W/O MANJUNATHA.S
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.22, H.S.GARDEN,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
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23. SRI. D.S.ANANDA REDDY (BABU)
S/ O P.V.DYAVAPPA
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.23, RAILWAY STATION ROAD,
CHAMARAJPET,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
24. SMT. AMBIKA
W/O M.NARAYANASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/AT. VAPASANDRA, WARD NO.24,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
25. SMT. VEENA
W/O RAMU G.A.
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.6, MANASA HOSPITAL ROAD,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
26. SRI. C.J.BHARATHIDEVI,
W/ O C.N.GANGARAJU
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
R/AT. NO.43/ 3,
DODDABAJANEMANE ROAD,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
27. SRI. N.S. CHANDRASHEKAR
S/O N.SRINIVAS,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
R/AT. ELEPET, GNV ROAD,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
28. SRI. VENKATESHAPPA.C
S/O CHIKKA AJJAPPA
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
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R/AT. WARD NO.29,
AMBEDKAR NAGARA,
CHAMARAJPET,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
29. SMT. MEENAKSHI P.H.
W/O V.VENKATESH
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.30,
AMBEDKAR NAGARA, CHAMARAJPET,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
30. JAYALAKSHMI G.K
W/O K.V.RAJASHEKAR
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.31, INDIRANAGAR,
CHIKAKKABALLAPUR-562101.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. MAHAMMED TAHIR A., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BANGALORE 560 001,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
CHIKKABALLAPUR,
CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT-562101
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
CHIKKABALLAPUR,
CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT-562101
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4. THE CHIKKABALLAPUR CITY
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
CHIKKABALLAPUR
CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT-562101
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080
REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI VIJAYA KRISHNA BHAT, M., ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASHING
THE COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/
6/2025/E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE D
PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO.5 IN THE INTEREST OF
JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 30596/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI PUTTASWAMY
S/O LATE THIMMABHOVI,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
PRESIDENT,
MALAVALLI TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
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2. SRI. PRASHANTH.M.T,
S/O THIMMEGOWDARU,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.04, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
3. SMT. RADHA,
W/O NAGARAJU
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.17, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
4. SMT. SAVITHA.R,
W/O VENKATESH,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.21, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
5. SMT. BHAGYAMMA,
W/O ANKANATH,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.2 MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
6. SRI. BASAVARAJU N,
S/O NINGEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO. 18, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
7. SRI. K. LAKSHMAMMA
C/O SIDDALINGARAJU M.N,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.03, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
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8. SRI. SHIVASWAMY M.N,
S/O NANJUDASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.19 MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
9. SMT. ATHIYA BEGUM,
W/O AZAM SHARIFF,
ABOUT 43 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.13 MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
10. SMT. PRAMEELA,
W/O LATE GOVINDARAJU.
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.14 MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
11. SMT. SAVITHA.C.N,
W/O KRISHNA KUMAR, M.N.,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.09, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
12. SMT. MAHESHWARI,
W/O RAMESH,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.20, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
13. SMT. MANI,
W/O NARAYANA,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO. 12, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
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14. SMT. INDRAMMA,
W/O DODDAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.22, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
15. SRI. NOORULLA,
S/O BABU,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.07, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
16. SRI. M.R. RAJSHEKAR,
S/O MYSUR RACHAIAH CHELVARJU,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.15, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
17. SRI. RAVI,
S/O MOTASHETTY,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.16, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
18. SMT. S KAVITHA,
W/O KRISHNA,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.18, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
19. SRI. KUMAR P,
S/O PALANISWAMY
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.06, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
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20. SRI. R.N. SIDDARAJU,
S/O LATE R RACHAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.11, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
21. SRI. NAGESH,
S/O LATE CHIKKANNA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.23, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
22. SRI. T. NANDAKUMAR
S/O THIMMAIAH
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
R/AT. WARD NO.10, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
23. SRI. KRISHNA M.N
S/O LATE NAGARAJU A.S
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
R/AT. WARD NO.01, MALAVALLI TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. MAHAMMED TAHIR A., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BANGALORE 560 001,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
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2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MANDYA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
MANDYA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571430
4. THE MALAVALLI TOWN MUNICIPALITY COUNCIL,
MALAVALLI TALUK,
MYSORE DISTRICT-571430
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080
REPRESENTED BY ITS
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI G.M. ANANDA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASHING
THE COMMUNICATION BEARING NO.MYSDC-
ELN2/LB/202/2025 DATED 04.08.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-E
PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO.2 IN THE INTEREST OF
JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 30605/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT UMEHANI
W/O FAIROOZ PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.21,
R/AT HYDAR NAGAR, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
2. SMT. BHAGYAMMA,
W/O P.RAMACHANDRAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.09,
R/AT MARUTHI NAGAR, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
3. SRI. CHAND PASHA,
S/O ALLA BHAKASH,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.04,
R/AT MUTHYALAPET, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
4. SMT. P.NIRUPAMA,
W/O LATE JAGAN MOHAN REDDY,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.02,
R/AT JAGAN NIVAS, KBP ROAD,
MUTHYALAPET, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
5. SRI. MALLIKARJUN.M.J,
S/O LATE M.V JAYARAM,
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AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.11,
R/AT MUTHYALAPET, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
6. SRI. M.PRASAD,
S/O MUNIRATHNAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.06,
R/AT NEAR FIRST GRADE COLLEGE,
MUTHYALAPET, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
7. SRI. AKMAL BEAG,
S/O SUBAN BEAG,
AGED 60 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.19,
R/AT HYDAR NAGAR-1, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
8. SRI. IMRAN PASHA,
S/O LATE AHMED PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.13,
R/AT KURBARAPET, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
9. SMT. SAMINA,
W/O AYUB KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.17,
R/AT NUGALA BANDA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
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10. SRI. SHAHEEN PASHA,
S/O ABDUL SUBHAN SAB,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.15,
R/AT RAMATH NAGAR, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
11. SRI. SYED WAJEER,
S/O PYARAJAAN,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.14,
R/AT KURABARAPET,
RAMASANDRA ROAD, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
12. SMT. CHAITRA.D,
W/O SANDEEP,
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.01,
R/AT THATHI PALYA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
13. SRI. MOHAMMED ZABIULLA,
S/O MOHAMMED SAMIULLA,
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.12,
R/AT SUNARK MOUHALLA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
14. SMT. BHARATHI.M,
W/O SUBRAMANI,
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.25,
R/AT PALLIGARA PALYA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
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15. SRI. R.SHANKARAPPA,
S/O LATE RAMAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.29,
R/AT PALLIGARA PALYA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
16. SMT. MUBEENA TAJ,
W/O SHIK ILIYAZ
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.18,
R/AT RAMATH NAGAR,
KURABARAPET, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
17. SMT. NAYEEMA BEGAM,
W/O NOUSHAD,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.30,
R/AT SAMEER MOHALLA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
18. SRI. M.MUNIRAJU,
S/O MUNISWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.28,
R/AT HOSAPALYA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
19. SMT. SHOBA.N,
W/O NAGESH,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.26,
R/AT GUNIGANTI PALYA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
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20. SMT. SUVARANA T.S,
W/O RAJANNA,
AGED 38 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.08,
R/AT MANJUNATHA COLONY, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
21. SRI. MUSTAFA PASHA,
S/O SABJAAN SAB,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.20,
R/AT HYDER NAGAR-2, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
22. SMT. REHANA BEGUM,
W/O AFSHAD PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.22,
R/AT MUJARA MOHALLA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
23. SMT. DIVYASHREE.B.S,
W/O NARAYANA SWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.27,
R/AT SOMESHWAR PALYA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
24. SRI. SOMANNA,
S/O LATE DEVARAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.03,
R/AT MARUTHI NAGAR, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
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25. SRI. NAGARAJ.G,
S/O LATE GURAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.07,
R/AT BHOVI COLONY, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
26. SMT. SARALA.M,
W/O NAVEEN,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.05,
R/AT TEACHERS COLONY, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
27. SMT. SHABANA BEGAM,
W/O MOHAMMED AMANULLA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
CMC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.31,
R/AT SHAMEERA MOHALLA, MULBAGAL,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. MAHAMMED TAHIR A., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BANGALORE 560 001,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
KOLAR DISTRICT,
KOLAR-563101.
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3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
KOLAR DISTRICT,
KOLAR-563101.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE MULBAGAL CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
DR.B.R AMBEDKAR CIRCLE,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563131,
REP. BY ITS COMMISSIONER/CEO.
KOLAR DISTRICT,
KOLAR-563101.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 - SERVED)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASHING
THE COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/
2025/E248111 DATED 15/09/2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-D
PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO.4, IN THE INTEREST OF
JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 30627/2025
BETWEEN:
1. G GOVINDA
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
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NO. 14, PARK ROAD, DABBLE TANK
NEAR GANDHINAGAR, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577522
MOBILE 9986122338.
2. SHILPA B,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
W/O MURULIDHARA,
OLD TOWN, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577522.
3. T CHALLAKEREPPA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
S/O THIMANNA
MADAKERI NAGAR A K COLONY,
PO CHALLAKERE CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522
MOBILE 9900915471.
4. NIRMALA,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
W/O PRASANNA D
KORACHARAGHATTI,
GANDHINAGARA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA - 577522
MOBILE 9980667974.
5. KAVITHANAYAKI T
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
C/O THIPPESWAMY P,
3812, CHINMAYA PUBLIC SCHOOL ROAD,
VITTAL NAGAR, MUNCIPAL QTRS BACKSIDE,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522
MOBILE 9035853919.
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6. PALAMMA
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
W/O THIPPESWAMY P,
VALMIKI NAGARA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
7. H P VIRUPAKSHA
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
S/O PALAIAH,
NEAR MAHATHAMA GANDHI SCHOOL,
GANDHI NAGARA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522
MOBILE 9916522261.
8. JAITHUN BI
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
W/O MOHAMMED MALIK SAB
1ST CROSS, SUJIMALLESWARA NAGAR,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522
MOBILE 9844724922.
9. TIPPAMMA
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
W/O NAGRAJ NEAR
HUVINAGOWRAMMANA MANE,
GANDHINAGARA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522
MOBILE 9900423723.
10. SUMAKKA
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
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W/O ANJINAPPA, SOMAGUDDA ROAD,
BEHIND FARIST OFFICE,
AMBEDKAR NAGAR, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577522
MOBILE 9632800202.
11. SAKAMMA
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
W/O KATHYAPPA, KATAPPANAHATTI,
GOLLARAHATTI, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
12. KAVITHA T M
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
C/O VEERESH, VEERESH NILAYA,
KHB COLONY, NEAR BAPUJI COLLEGE
T R NAGAR, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522
MOBILE 7349777009.
13. R MANJULA,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
W/O R PRASANNA KUMAR,
659, AJJANAGUDI ROAD, 2ND CROSS,
BEHIND BUS STOP,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522
MOBILE 8050325356.
14. KAVITHA C
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
W/O B BORAIAH
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CHITRAIAHANAHATTY,
KARNATAKA 577522
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
MOBILE 9902472753.
15. RUDRA NAYAKA R
AGED ABOUT MAJOR,
S/O LATE RUDRA NAYAKA
KITTHURU RANI CHANNAMMA ROAD,
NEAR THIMMAPPA TEMPLE, OLD TOWN,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
16. T MALLIKARJUNA
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
S/O THIPPESWAMY, GANDHI NAGAR,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522
MOBILE 9980173131.
17. T SHIVAKUMAR
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
C/O D THIPPAIAH, CHITRAYYANAHATTI,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522
MOBILE 9986122267.
18. B T RAMESH
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
S/O B THIPPESWAMY,
GOWDAJJA HOUSE, MADAKARI NAGARA,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
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19. VEERABHADRAIAH K
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
C/O LATE KRISHNAPPA,
KRISHNA SUDHAMA NILAYA,
NEAR PUMP HOUSE, VITTALA NAGARA,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
20. S JAYANNA,
AGED ABOUT 68 YEARS,
S/O SURANAYAKA,
NO. MIG 51, KATAMALINGESWRA NILAYA,
HOUSING BOARD COLONY,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA-577522.
21. M J RAGHAVENDRA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
C/O JAYANNA, NO. 15 BHAKTHI NIVAS,
VALMIKI NAGARA,
OPP BANDE ANJANEYA TEMPLE,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
22. PROMOD V Y,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
S/O V M YERRISWAMY,
A G ROAD, NEAR ILAHI FLOOR MILL,
SHANTHI NAGAR, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577522.
23. VISHUKUMAR C M,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
C/O C M RACHAIAH,
LAKSHMI RANGANATHA NILAYA,
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TR NAGARA NEAR LIONS CLUB,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
24. SUMA,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
W/O BHARAMAYYA
PATALALINGESHWARA NILAYA,
VALMIKI NILAYA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
25. SRINIVASA C
AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS,
S/O CHINNOBAIAH, MADAKARI NAGAR,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
26. JAYALAKSHMI C B
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
W/O T KRISHNAMURTHY,
NEAR ANURADHA DISH, GANDHINAGARA,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522
MOBILE 9945913374.
27. PRAKASH Y,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
S/O YARAPPA, KALYANDURGA ROAD,
NEAR SRIRANGAM OIL INDUSTRIES,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
28. O SUJATHA,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
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W/O K PRAHALADA, RAHIMNAGARA,
AJJINGUDE ROAD, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
29. M. NAGAMANI,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
W/O O. RAMESH,
MADAKARI NAGARA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
30. SAVITHRI,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
W/O LATE MALLIKARJUNA D
VEERANNA LAYOUT, BANGALORE ROAD,
CHALLAKERE, CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA - 577522.
31. H PRASHANTH KUMAR
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
S/O HANUMANTHAPPA,
NEAR GOVT HOUSING,
VITTALANAGARA, CHALLAKERE,
CHITRADURGA,
KARNATAKA 577522.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. UDAY SHANKAR M., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH IT'S UNDER SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S. BUILDING, BENGALURU 560 001.
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2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER, DR. B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
3. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE, OBAVVA CIRCLE,
CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577501.
4. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL OFFICE,
HOUSING BORAD COLONY,
THYAGARAJA NAGAR,
CHALLAKERE, KARNATAKA 577522.
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
KARNATAKA,
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU 560080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. G K BHAVANA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
RESPONDENT AUTHORITY BEARING NO.SECK/ULB/OTHR/
1/2025-ULB AS AT ANNEXURE-F DETERMINING THE DATE
OF COMPLETION OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS WITH
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RESPECT TO PETITIONER, AS CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND
SEC.315 OF KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND
ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 30675/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. LATHA R
W/O. SHIVAKUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
WARD NO.1. R/AT. UPPARAPETE,
NH-13, CHANNAGIRI-577213.
2. SRI. NANJUNDAPPA.S.
S/O. SWAMILINGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
WARD NO.2, R/A.UPPARAPETE,
MARUTHI CIRCLE,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
3. SRI. SYED GOUS PEER,
S/O. SYED UMAR SAB,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
WARD NO.3, R/AT 80, 2ND CROSS,
TIPPU NAGARA,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
4. SMT. JAREENABHI,
W/O. MOHAMED USMAN SAB,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
WARD NO.4, R/A.
BEHIND DURGAMMA TEMPLE,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
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5. SRI. NINGAPPA.G,
S/O. GUDADAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
WARD NO. 5.
R/A AK COLONY, CHANNAGIRI-577213.
6. SMT. B. H. SAVITHA,
W/O. H.K. RAGHAVENDRA SHETTY,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
WARD NO.6. R/A MAIN ROAD,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
7. SRI. P. PARAMESH,
S/O. P.K. NINGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
WARD NO.8, R/A. KAGATHOOR ROAD,
NEAR MANNAMMA COLLEGE,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
8. SRI. AMEER AHAMED,
S/O. LATE M ABDUL SATHAR SAB,
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
WARD NO.10,
R/A. KOUSAR MASJID BADAVANE,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
9. SMT. NOOR JAHAN,
W/O. MOHAMED ALEEM,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, WARD NO.11,
R/A.TIPPUNAGARA,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
10. SRI. CHIKKAPPA.V.R,
S/O RUDRAPPA
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
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WARD NO.12,
R/A.RANGANATH BADAVANE,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
11. SMT. MOHEEN TAJ
W/O SYED TANVEER,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS
WARD NO.13 R/AT. LASHKAR MOHELLA,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
12. SMT AYUB BAIG,
W/O. SHER BAIG
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS,
WARD NO. 14, R/A.LASHKAR MOHELLA,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
13. SMT HAZIRA KHANUM
W/O. KABEER BAIG,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
WARD NO.16, R/A. NOORANI MASJID ROAD,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
14. SMT.T.S.KAMALA,
W/O. HARISH.H.B,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
WARD NO.17, R/A.NADIGARA BEEDI,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
15. SRI.R.NAGARAJ,
S/O. SANNA RUDRAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
WARD NO.19, R/A.HALLIKAR BEEDI,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
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16. SMT.JAYALAKSHMI,
W/O. PARAMESHWARAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
WARD NO.20,
R/A.BEHIND KUMBARA BEEDI,
KANASALU BEDEVANE
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
17. SRI. ANNAYYA C R
S/O RANGAPPA C A
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS.
WARD NO.21, R/A AK COLONY,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
18. SMT. SARVAMANGALA K
W/O. MALLOJI RAO.M.
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS.
WARD NO. 22,
R/A NO. 44/A MARATHA BEEDI,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
19. SMT. LAKSHMIDEVAMMA,
W/O. D.NARASIMHA MURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
WARD NO.23.
R/A.KANADASALU BADAVANE,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SRIKANTH PATIL K., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
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VIKASA SOUDHA,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
9TH & 10TH FLOOR,
VISHWESHWARIAH TOWERS,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT,
OFFICE OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
DAVANAGERE-577001.
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
HONNALI SUB-DIVISION,
HONNALI 577 217
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT.
5. THE TAHASILDAR,
TALUK OFFICE, CHANNAGIRI TALUK,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
6. THE TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
CHANNAGIRI-577213.
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SRI. S MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE PETITIONERS ARE ENTITLED FOR THE EXCLUSION OF
THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR
APPOINTED BY THE RESPONDENT STATE ADMINISTERED
THE 6TH RESPONDENT MUNICIPALITY I.E., FROM
29.10.2023 TO 20.01.2025 WHILE COMPUTING THE
TENURE OF THEIR ELECTED TERM OF FIVE YEARS AS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS OF THE 6TH RESPONDENT
MUNICIPALITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 30782/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. AFREEN
W/O MEHABOOB BASHA
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS
MUNCIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 1
R/A KHAN KERI
SORABA - 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
2. SRI ERESHAPPA
S/O RAMAPPA
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 2
R/A SAGARA ROAD RIGHT SIDE
SORABA - 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
3. SRI UMESH M D
W/O DYAVAPPA
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 3
R/A SAGARA ROAD
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SORABA - 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
4. SMT JAYALAKSHMI P
W/O PARAMESHI
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 4
R/A KHAN KERI
NEAR SRIGANDHA COMPLEX
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
5. SRI MADHURAYA G SHET
S/O K GOPALAKRISHNA SHET
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 5
R/A OLD KHAN KERI
CHIKKAPET
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
6. SMT PREMA
W/O TOKAPPA MANCHI
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
MUNCIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 6
R/A PLD BANK ROAD
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
7. SRI NATARAJ U
S/O VEERABHADRAPPA
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 7
R/A MAIN ROAD DODDAPETE
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8. SRI PRASANNA KUMAR D S
S/O SHREEDHAR D R
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 8
R/A CHIKKAPETE
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
9. SRI ANSAR AHMAD
S/O ABDUL MAJEED SAB
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
MUNCIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 9
R/A KASIMAVINA KOPPAL
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
10. SMT SULTHAN BEGUM
W/O S SIRAJUNDDIN
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS
MUNCIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 10
R/A MARKET ROAD
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
11. SMT SHREERANJINI
W/O PRAVEEN KUMAR D S
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS
MUNCIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 11
R/A CHIKKAPETE
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
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12. SRI PRABHU
S/O VENKATARAMAN
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS
MUNCIPAL COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO 12
R/A RAGHAVENDRA LAYOUT
SORABA 577429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SRIKANTH PATIL K., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
VIKASA SOUDHA
DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU - 560001
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
9TH AND 10TH FLOOR
VISHWESHWARAIAH TOWERS
DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU - 560001
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
OFFICE OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
SHIVAMOGGA - 577201
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
SAGARA SUB DIVISION
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SAGAR - 577 429
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
5. THE TAHASILDAR
TALUK OFFICE
SHIKARIPURA TALUK
SHIKARIPURA - 577427
6. THE TOWN MUNICIPALCOUNCIL
SHIKARIPURA - 577427
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SRI M. SHIVAPRAKASH, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE PETITIONERS ARE ENTITLED FOR THE EXCLUSION OF
THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR
APPOINTED BY THE RESPONDENT STATE ADMINISTERED
THE 6TH RESPONDENT MUNICIPALITY I.E FROM 23.04.2023
TO 22.04.2025 WHILE COMPUTING THE TENURE OF THEIR
ELECTED TERM OF 5 YEARS AS MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS
OF THE 6TH RESPONDENT MUNICIPALITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31032/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. FASIHA TABSUM
W/O. MANSOOR AHAMMAD,
AGE 41 YEARS,
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OCC MEMBER,
R/O. VIDYA NAGAR,
VIRAJPETH-571218.
2. SRI, P.A. RAMJI POONACHA,
S/O SRI AYYAPPA,
AGE 53, OCC MEMBER.
3. SRI, D.P RAJESH,
S/O LATE, D.J. PADMANABHA,
AGE 49, OCC MEMBER.
4. SMT, SUSHMITA T R,
S/O MAHESH H M,
AGE 28, OCC MEMBER.
5. SRI, S.H MATEEN,
S/O MOHAMMAD HASAN S H,
AGE 48, OCC MEMBER,
6. SRI, V.R RAJANIKANT,
S/O RAMU H,
AGE 48, OCC MEMBER.
7. SMT DECHAMMA M K
W/O KALAPPA M N,
AGE 41, OCC MEMBER.
8. SRI, AUGUSTINN C G (BENNE),
S/O C A JORJ,
AGE 41, OCC MEMBER.
9. SRI, K H RAFFIQ (RAAPE),
S/O. HAMSA,
AGE 40, OCC MEMBER,
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10. SRI, ANITA,
W/O KUMAR B M,
AGE 58, OCC MEMBER.
11. SRI, H P MAHADEV (SUBHAS),
S/O PAPANNA
AGE 45, OCC MEMBER.
12. SRI, ABDULL JALEEL,
S/O M ABDUL KHADAR,
AGE 53, OCC MEMBER.
13. SRI, M K KUTTAPPA (VINANKK),
S/O. M P KUSHALAPPA,
AGE 37, OCC MEMBER.
14. SRI, C K PRUTVINATH,
S/O. LATE, KARUNAKARANN,
AGE 64, OCC MEMBER.
15. SMT, T M SUNITA (JUNE),
W/O. B M SUNILKUMAR,
AGE 53, OCC MEMBER,
16. SMT, POORNIMA H M,
W/O SACHHINDRA,
AGE 30, OCC MEMBER.
17. SMT, T K YASHODA,
W/O ANIL MANDANNA,
AGE 41, OCC MEMBER.
ALL ARE MEMBERS OF
TOWN PANCHAYAT
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POST & TQ: VEERAJPETH - 571 218
DIST: KODAGU
... PETITIONERS
(BY SMT. VIDYAVATI M KOTTUR SHETTAR., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
VIKAS SOUDHA,
BENGALURU - 560 001
REPT. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
KODAGU-571247,
DIST KODAGU.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
MADIKERI- 571247, DIST KODAGU.
4. TOWN PANCHAYAT,
VIRAJPETH-571218,
DIST KODAGU.
REP BY ITS COMMISSIONER
VIRAJPETH-571218,
TQ MADIKERI, DIST KODAGU
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
REP BY UNDER SECRETARY,
NO.16. 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BALLARY ROAD, SADASHIVA NAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
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SRI S. MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION BEARING FILE NO.
SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED
BY THE R-5 VIDE ANNEXURE-E AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31150/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. LAKSHMAMMA
W/O MAHESHA B.V,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
RESIDING AT OLD POST OFFICE ROAD,
T.B. EXTENSION, NAGAMANGALA,
NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571432.
2. MOHAMMAD YASEEN,
W/O ABDUL BASHEER,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 73, 6TH BLOCK,
BELLUR, OPP TO POLICE STATION,
TUMKUR ROAD,
NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571 418.
3. NITHEN B.S,
S/O SURESH KUMAR B G,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
RESIDING AT MAHAVEERA ROAD,
BELLUR TOWN,
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MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
4. J.K. MANJE GOWDA,
S/O KRISHNE GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
RESIDING AT JAVARANAHALLI,
NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT- 571448.
5. AKARSH.N,
S/O NAGARAJU M.D,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 123,
MAHAVEERA ROAD, BELLUR TOWN,
BELLUR, NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
6. SHAHEEN TAJ.
W/O SADIQ PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NEAR VEERABHADRA TEMPLE,
BELLUR POST, BELLUR HOBLI,
NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
7. RAMALINGAIAH,
S/O BOMMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NAYAKANA KOPPLU,
BELLUR, NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
8. JAYAPALA,
S/O JANGALAIAH,
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RESIDING AT AMBEDKAR BEEDI,
BELLUR HOBLI,
NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
9. HONGEREGOWDA.J.B,
S/O J.N.BALEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
RESIDING AT JAVARANAHALLI,
BALAGANGADARANATHNAGAR,
BELLUR HOBLI, NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571448.
10. SAVITHA,
W/O G KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
RESIDING AT GOVINDAGATTA,
MUDLAMELLAHALLI,
BELLUR HOBLI, NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
11. SHANTHAMMA,
W/O HONNAGIRI GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
RESIDING AT BOMMANAHALLI VILLAGE,
B G NAGAR POST,
BELLUR HOBLI, NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
12. NAGARAJU.
S/O MARUGEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS,
RESIDING AT VADDARAHALLI VILLAGE,
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MANDYA DISTRICT-571811.
13. ROOHI ZEENATH,
W/O MOHAMMED AKRAM,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KEMPEGOWDA CIRCLE,
BELLUR, BELLUR HOBLI,
NAGAMANGALA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571418.
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. HARSHA KUMAR GOWDA H.R., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
4TH FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU-560001.
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MANDYA DISTRICT,
MANDYA-571401.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
MANDYA DISTRICT,
MANDYA -571401.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080.
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY
5. THE BELLUR CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
BELLUR,
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REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER / CEO.
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 - SERVED THROUGH HAND SUMMONS)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) ISSUE WRIT OF
CERTIORARI OR ORDER OR DIRECTION TO
COMMUNICATION DATED 24.06.2025 PASSED BY THE
RESPONDENT NO.1 IN BEARING NO. NA AA E 39 MLR 2025
(E) PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-E AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31183/2025
BETWEEN:
1. VIJAYA SIMHA KHATROTH L
S/O LOKYA NAIKA,
AGE 46 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.5,
R/O BANASHANKARI NILAYA,
KAVALA RAMAPPA BADAVANE,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
2. P.H. MURUGESH
S/O D.S. HALASIDDAPPA,
AGE 57 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.7,
R/O GANAPATHI TEMPLE ROAD,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
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3. P.R. MALLIKARJUNA
S/O B. RAJAIAH,
AGE 53 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.2,
R/O JAIN TEMPLE ROAD,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
4. D.S. VIJAYA
S/O D.M. SHEKHARAPPA,
AGE 44 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.3,
R/O BASAVA LAYOUT, 6TH CROSS,
SHIVAMOGGA MAIN ROAD,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
5. B.S. RUDRAPPA
S/O SEETHARAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.4,
R/O KODI BASAVA BEEDI,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
6. SYED MANSOOR
S/O SYED ANVAR,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
R/O TIPPUNAGAR,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.12,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
7. SUDHA
W/O H.C. BASAVARAJ,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO.14,
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R/O HOUSING BOARD COLONY,
HOLALKERE TOWN-577 526,
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. R SHASHIDHARA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001,
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT,
CHITRADURGA-577 501
4. THE COMMISSIONER
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
HOLALKERE, HOLALKERE TALUK,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT-577 526,
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BANGALORE,
REP. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
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SRI B.K. MANJUNATH, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 26.03.2025 ISSUED BY THE 1ST
RESPONDENT AUTHORITY BEARING NO.NA.AA.E.39 MLR
2025 (E) AS AT ANNEXURE-E DETERMINING THE DATE OF
COMPLETION OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS AND
CONSEQUENTIALLY THE COMMITTEE INSOFAR AS RELATES
TO AT SL.NO.6, AS CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND SEC.315 OF
KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31300/2025
BETWEEN:
1. RAMANJI
S/O LATE MUNIYAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
R/AT NO.302, MARUTHI LAYOUT
M.V.EXTENTION, HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
2. ARUN KUMAR.S,
S/O LATE H.V.SRIRAMAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
R/AT KANNURAMMA TEMPLE STREET
MELINA PETE, HOSKOTE
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.11
3. D.K.NAGARAJ,
S/O KRISHNAPPA.K,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
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BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.16
4. DEVARAJ.K,
S/O KARAGAPPA.S,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/AT NO.311, KANAKANAGARA, HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.21
5. H.C.SHOBHA,
W/O SHIVANANDA.M,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
R/AT GOWTHAM COLONY, HOSKOTE
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
6. GULZAR AHMED
S/O LATE MOHAMMED NISAR AHMED,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT NO.232, A, OLD PETE SCHOOL BUILDING
MARKET ROAD, HOSKOTE
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT - 562114
WARD NO. 09
7. VENKATESH. N,
S/O NAGARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
R/AT NO.48 SHARAB MUNISHAMAPPA LAYOUT
HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.06
8. KAVITHA,
W/O GANGARAJU.M,
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AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/AT DANDUPALYA, HOSKOTE
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO 20
9. ANAND SINGH,
S/O KRISHNA SINGH,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
R/AT KHB COLONY, VIVEKANANDA NAGAR,
HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.13
10. MUBARAK PASHA,
S/O PYAREJAN,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/AT KAMMAVARI PETE, HOSKOTE
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT - 562114
WARD NO 17
11. SOMASHEKAR.M.V,
S/O VENKATARAVANAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT HEMULLASA NILAYA,
5TH MAIN, 3RD CROSS,
KAVERI NAGARA, M.V. EXTENSION,
HOSKOTE
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.30
12. NAVEEN.C,
S/O CHANNABASAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
R/AT NO.17, BASAVESHWARA NILAYA,
S.S.M.LAYOUT, V.V.EXTENSION,
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WARD NO.04
13. BASAVARAJ.B,
S/O B.BASAVAYA,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
NO.82, 5TH CROSS,
RAMA KRISHNA ROAD, M.V. EXTENSION,
HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.12
14. NITHIN. S,
S/O SRINIVAS.T,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
R/AT NO.65/6, RENUKA NILAYA,
NEAR FOREST OFFICE,
GANGAMMA GUDI ROAD,
M.V.EXTENSION, HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL 562114
WARD NO.23
15. R.PAVITHRA,
W/O SHARATH KUMAR.K,
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS,
R/AT KNNURAMMA DEVI DEVALAYA ROAD,
MELINAPETE, HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.14
16. VENKATALAKSHMI.B,
W/O NARAYANASWAMI.S,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT KOTE, HOSKOTE,
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17. SHAZIYA.M,
W/O KALEEM PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
R/AT NO.166, VARADAPURA, HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.19
18. R.SHOBHA,
W/O JUNJAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
R/AT 15TH CROSS, SUN CITY,
V.R.NO.22, KANNURAHALLI MAIN ROAD,
HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.31
19. SUGUNA.R,
W/O MOHAN KUMAR.H.G,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT G.T.CABLE, KEB CIRCLE,
COLLEGE ROAD, V.V.EXTENSION,
HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.26
20. M.NAGARAJA,
S/O MUNIYAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/AT VENAYAKANAGAR,
5TH ROAD, M.V.BADAVANE,
HOSKOTE, BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO 25
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21. KRISHNAPPA,
S/O PARAMESHAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT KURBARAPETE, HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL-562114
WARD NO.08
22. RATHNAMMA,
W/O C.RAJANNA,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
R/AT MARKET ROAD, KURUBARAPETE,
HOSKOTE,
BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
WARD NO.10
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SHARATH S GOWDA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUIDLING, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE-560001
REP BY ITS UNDER SECRETARY
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V. TOWER, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE-560001
REP BY ITS DIRECTOR
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
DEVANAHALLI -562110
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4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
DODDABALLAPURA SUB-DIVISION,
DODDABALLAPURA - 561203
5. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - HOSKOTE,
HOSKOTE, BANGALORE RURAL - 562114
6. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU 560080
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY
... RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
R5 - SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A. ISSUE
WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER
APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION DATED 24.06.2025 BEARING NO.NAAAEE
39 MLR 2025 (E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT, IN SO
FAR AS SERIAL NO.1, INDICATING THAT THE TENURE OF
THE HOSKOTE CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WILL COME TO
AN END ON 29.10.2025, VIDE ANNEXURE-A AND ETC.
[
IN W.P. NO. 31334/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT JYOTHI LAKSHMI
W/O BABY P Y
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS
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RESIDING AT NO.864
KRISHNANAGARA,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
PANDAVAPURA
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
2. SRI L ASHOK
S/O LAKSHMINARAYANA
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO.421
HANUMANTHANAGARA
PANDAVAPURA TOWN
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
3. SRI R SOMASHEKAR
S/O RAGHUANTHA K
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO.164/A
TYAGARAJA COLONY
PANDAVAPURA TOWN
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
4. SMT SARASWATHI
W/O B S JAYARAMU
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO.20
NEAR POLICE COLONY
N M ROAD
PANDAVAPURA TOWN
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
5. SMT A GEETHA
W/O ARMUGAM
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS
RESIDING AT MAHATHMA GANDHI NAGARA
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PANDAVAPURA
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
6. UMA SHANKAR
S/O KRISHNEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO.15 HIRODE BEEDI
PANDAVAPURA TOWN
PANDAVAPURA TALUK
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
7. M JAYALAKSHMI
W/O LATE K DODDEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 69 YEARS
RESIDING AT N M ROAD
BEERASHETTAHALLI
PANDAVAPURA
MANDYA DISTRCIT-571434
8. KHAMRUNNISA
W/O ISHARATH ULLAKHAN
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO.161
GOWLIGERE BEEDI
PANDAVAPURA TOWN
PANDAVAPURA
MANDYA DISTRCIT-571434
9. SUNITHA K S
W/O M S KADHIRESAN
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO.208/A
LAKSHMI NILAYA, SHANTHINAGARA
BEHIND GOVT SCHOOL,
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10. IMRAN SHARIFF,
S/O JAMALUDDIN,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 84,
SHANTHINAGARA,
PANDAVAPURA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
11. M.GIRISH,
S/O LATE K. MARISWAMY GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 448,
HOUSING BOARD COLONY,
SHANTHINAGARA,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN
PANDAVAPURA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
12. YASHVANTH KUMAR.C.
S/O CHIKKATHAMMEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 143,
BIMRASHETTYHALLI VILLAGE,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
13. SHIVANNA.P,
S/O LATE PUTTA NANJEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
RESIDING AT N.M.ROAD,
BEERA SHETTAHALLI,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
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PANDAVAPURA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
14. DHANA LAKSHMAMMA,
W/O SRINIVASA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 205, HAROHALLI,
PANDAVAPURA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
15. MANGALA,
W/O KRISHNEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 53, DODDA BEEDI,
HAROHALLI, PANDAVAPURA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
16. MAHADEVU,
S/O LATE MAHADEVU,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
RESIDING AT V.C.COLONY,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
17. SUDHA,
W/O JAYARAMU.T.M,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
RESIDING AT OLD POST OFFICE BACK,
V.C.COLONY, PANDAVAPURA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
18. ARCHANA. V.K.
W/O CHANDRA SHEKARA.D.
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
RESIDING AT 13TH WARD.
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PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
PANDAVAPURA,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
19. KRISHNA.A,
S/O ANNAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KURUBARA BEEDI,
HAROHALLI VILLAGE,
PANDAVAPURA TALUK,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
20. CHANDRU,
S/O GURUVAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 301,
BOVI COLONY,
ANGANAVADI ROAD,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
21. SHIVAKUMAR.P,
S/O PAPAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
RESIDING AT
BEHIND HEMAVATHI QUARTERS,
PANDAVAPURA TOWN,
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434.
22. P.PARTHASARATHI,
S/O PANDURANGA,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
RESIDING AT BEHIND URDU SCHOOL,
BIRA SHATTAHALLI, MARIGUDI BEEDI,
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...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. HARSHA KUMAR GOWDA H.R., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M S BUILDING
BENGALURU-560001
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
2. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
MANDYA DISTRICT
MANDYA-571401
3. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
MANDYA DISTRICT
MANDYA-571401
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD
SADAHSIVANAGAR
BENGALURU-560080
REP BY ITS SECRETARY
5. THE PANDAVAPURA CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
PANDAVAPURA
MANDYA DISTRICT-571434
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER / CEO
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1TO R3;
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SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI G.M. ANAND, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DIRECTION /
QUASH TO THE COMMUNICATION DTD. 24.06.2025 PASSED
BY THE R-1 IN BEARING NO. NA AA E 39 MLR 2025 (E)
PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-E WITH RESPECT TO
PETITIONER IS CONCERN AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31338/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT KAVITHA P N
W/O. RAJESH S,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 1/369,
MALLAPPAPURAM, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
2. SMT. BHAGYA,
W/O. C SOMU,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KOLLEGAL TALUK,
KOLLEGAL DISTRICT,
CHAMARAJANAGARA - 571 440.
3. SMT. C.N. REKHA,
W/O. RAMESH S,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 1/234,
BHIMANAGAR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440
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4. SRI. S. MANJUNATH,
S/O LATE SHAMBHULINGAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 4/9B,
KALLUBHAVI ROAD, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
5. SRI. V. DHARANESH,
S/O VENKATARAMANA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 2/86,
KOLLEGAL MOLE, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
6. SMT. MANASA M,
W/O. PRABHUSWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KOLLEGAL TALUK,
CHAMARAJANAGARA - 571 440.
KOLLEGAL DISTRICT,
7. SRI. NASIR SHARIF,
S/O LATE GAFER SHARIF,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 1/81B,
SAMANDAGERE ROAD, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440
8. SMT. M. KAVITHA,
W/O. LATE R. SWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
RESIDING AT RAJAKUMAR NILAYA,
10TH CROSS, BASAVESHWARA NAGAR,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
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9. SRI. L. NAGENDRA,
S/O LATE LINGAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KOLLEGAL TALUK,
KOLLEGAL DISTRICT,
CHAMARAJANAGARA - 571 440.
10. SRI. G.P. SHIVAKUMAR,
S/O LATE E.P. PUTTARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 1/327,
PEACE PARK ROAD, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
11. SRI. MANOHARA S.R.,
S/O RAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/221,
MANJUNATH NAGAR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
12. SRI. C.M. PARAMESHWARAIAH,
S/O C.V. MAHADEVAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 9/244,
S.T. ROAD, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
13. SMT. N. PAVITHRA,
W/O. RAMESH K,
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 10/177,
KODI BEEDHI, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
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14. SRI. A.P. SHANKAR,
S/O A.P. PARAMESHWARAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 10/4A,
KASHI VISHWANATHA GUDI BEEDHI,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
15. SRI. S. RAGHAVENDRA,
S/O SIDDABASAVAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 14/161,
PA JATHI BEEDHI, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
16. SMT. SIRISHA SATHISHA,
W/O. K.S. SATHISHA,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/451A,
3RD CROSS ROAD, SOUTH DISTRICT,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440
17. SRI. SHATHARAJU,
S/O HOOVAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/105,
SRI GURUSHANTHARAJU NILAYAM,
NEAR SRI VENKATESHWARASWAMY,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440
18. SRI. SHANKARANARAYANAGUPTHA,
S/O K. SUBRAMANYA,
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
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RESIDING AT NO. 1024/B,
PEACE PARK ROAD, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440
19. SMT. R. SUMA,
W/O. LATE G.B. SUBBANNA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KOLLEGAL TALUK,
KOLLEGAL DISTRICT,
CHAMARAJANAGARA - 571 440
20. SMT. SUMERA BEGUM,
W/O. AKMAL PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/673,
EDDA MOHALLA, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
21. SRI. PRAKASH S.,
S/O PUTTAMADAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 195,
SHANKANAPURA, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
22. SRI. PRASHANTH S.,
S/O LATE SHIVALANKARAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/1729,
ANUGRAHA NILAYA,
AUGUSTINE COLONY, KOLLEGAL TOWN,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
23. SRI. JAYAMARI G.,
S/O SYED SHAFIULLA,
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AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 76/491,
NOOR MOHALLA, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
24. SRI. JAYARAJU,
S/O LATE ARULAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/1216,
AUGUSTINE COLONY, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
25. SRI. RAMAKRISHNA N
S/O NANJAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 7/332,
R.M.C ROAD, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
26. SMT. NAGASUNDRAMMA
W/O. JAGADEESH,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 14-191-A,
SHANKANAPURA, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
27. SMT. PUSHPALATHA,
W/O. SHANTHARAJU B,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 14/186,
HARIJANA BEEDHI,
MUNDIGUNDA, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR 571 440.
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28. SMT. CHIKKATHAYAMMA
W/O. LATE MAHADEVA,
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 13/81,
KURUBARA BEEDHI,
MUNDIGUNDA, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
29. SMT. G. RAMYA,
W/O. MAHESH C,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 12/198,
KANIYANA BEEDHI,
BENDARA VILLAGE, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
30. SRI. G.M. SURESH,
S/O LATE MARAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 1/16,
SAMANDIGERI BEEDHI, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
31. SMT. R. SUSHEELA,
W/O SHANTHARAJU S,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 393,
NAYAKARA BEEDHI, BASTIPURA,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. PRITHVEESH M K., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY ITS
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S. BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIAPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V. TOWER, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 313
4. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
KOLLEGAL, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR ROAD,
KOLLEGAL TALUK,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT,
CHAMARAJANAGAR - 571 440
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU 560080
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
R4 - SERVED AND UNREPRESENTED)
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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO CALL FOR
RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 26/03/2025 AND QUASHING THE
IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION DATED 26/03/2025 BEARING
NO. NAAAE 39 MLR 2025 (E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST
RESPONDENT (ANNEXURE E) INSOFAR AS IT RELATES TO
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, KOLLEGAL AT SL. NO.2 AND
ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31343/2025
BETWEEN:
1. M RAMAMURTHY
S/O LATE MUNISHYAMAPPA
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/AT MARUTHI LAYOUT,
NEAR OLD VIVEKANANDA BEST CONVENT,
1ST STAGE, MALUR TALUK,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563130
WARD NO.16
2. S. VIJAYALAKSHMI
W/O C. LAKSHMINARAYAN
AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS
R/AT KUMBARAPETE,
MALUR TALUK,
KOLAR DISTRICT-563130
WARD NO. 05
3. K. VENKATESHA
S/O RISHNAPPA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
R/AT MAHALAKSHMI VALMIKI ROAD,
MALUR TALUK,
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WARD NO. 07
4. SRINIVASA.M
S/O LATE MUNIYAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT KUMBESHWARA LAYOUT
MALUR TALUK,
KOLAR DISTRICT -563130
WARD NO. 03
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SHARATH S GOWDA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUIDLING,
AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE - 560001
REP BY ITS UNDER SECRETARY
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE - 560001
REP BY ITS DIRECTOR
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING,
KOLAR - 563103
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
KOLAR,
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
NEAR COURT CIRCLE,
KOLAR - 561206
5. THE TAHSILDAR,
MALUR TALUK, TALUK OFFICE,
MALUR, KOLAR DISTRICT - 563130
6. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - MALUR,
MUNICIPAL OFFICE,
NEHRU EXTENSION, MALUR,
KOLAR DISTRICT - 563130
7. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, KARNATAKA
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU 560080
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SRI RAMESH KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R7)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) ISSUE WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER
APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION DATED 24.06.2025 BEARING NO.
NAAAEE 39 MLR 2025 (E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST
RESPONDENT, IN SO FAR AS SERIAL NO.6, INDICATING
THAT THE TENURE OF THE MALUR CITY, MUNICIPAL
COUNCIL WILL COME TO AN END ON 10.11.2025, VIDE
ANNEXURE-A AND ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 31430/2025
BETWEEN:
1. MR S H VASUDEVA
S/O HANUMANTHEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, WARD NO.4,
CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, HASSAN,
RESIDING AT NO.327, WARD NO.2,
BEHIND SREE RAMANJANEYA TEMPLE,
ADUVALLI, HASSAN-573201
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. NISHANTH A V., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
4TH FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU-560001
REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY.
2. REGIONAL COMMISSIONER
MYSURU SUB-DIVISION,
VINOBA ROAD,
MYSURU-570005
3. HASSAN MAHANAGARA PALIKE
B M ROAD, SANTHEPETE CIRCLE,
HASSAN-573201
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER
4. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
HASSAN DISTRICT,
B M ROAD, HASSAN-573201
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5. KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU 560080
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1, R2 AND R4;
SRI RAVISHANKAR, ADVOCATE FOR R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A. ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI, SETTING ASIDE THE COMMUNICATION
DATED 17.09.2025 BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT, BEARING
NO. RCM-ELN/18/2025, RESTRICTING THE TERM OF THE
HASSAN MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TO 28.10.2025, VIDE
ANNEXURE-A AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31466/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. LEELAVATHI
W/O ANNU NAIK
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
THE PRESIDENT,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
PUTTUR
R/AT NO. 2-264,
KRISHNA NAGARA HOUSE,
PUTTUR TALUK,
CHIKKAAMUDNOOR,
D.K-574203
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2. SRI. KEMMINJE BALACHANDRA
S/O ESHWARAPPA
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS
VICE-PRESIDENT,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, PUTTUR
R/AT 1-117, ESHVARA GHAR KARIYALU
POST DARBE,
PUTTUR- 574202
3. SRI. JEEVANDAR JAIN
S/O YUVRAJ HEGDE
COUNCILOR,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, PUTTUR
R/AT JEEVAN JYOTHI 1-116,
AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS,
NELAPPAL HOUSE, PUTTUR TALUK,
PADNOORPOST,
D.K-574220.
4. SRI. BHAMY ASHOK SHENOY
S/O BHAMY VASUDEVA SHENOY
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS
COUNCILOR,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, PUTTUR
R/AT 2-309, VASUDEVA NILAYA
KRISHNA NAGARA KEMMAYI
CHIKKAMADNOORU POST
D.K-574203
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SUYOG HERELE E., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH SECRETARY
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
(M AND UDAS), ROOM NO. 434,
VIKASA SOUDHA,
BANGALORE-01.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
DC OFFICE COMPLEX,
STATE BANK ROAD,
MANGALORE,
D.K-575001.
3. THE ASST. COMMISSIONER
PUTTUR SUB-DIVISION
PUTTUR, D.K-574201
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-80
REP.BY IT'S SECRETARY
5. THE PUTTUR CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NEAR KILLE MAIDHAN, COURT ROAD,
PUTTUR, D.K-574201.
REP.BY ITS COMMISSIONER
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI PRATHEEP K.C., ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO I. ISSUE A
WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER
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WRIT AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION
DATED. 15-09-2025 BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/
2025/E248111 MADE BY THE RESPONDENT NO.4
KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, IN THE ENDS
OF JUSTICE. (PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A) AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31468/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT AAYISHA THASIN
W/O MOHAMMAD SAADIQ G,
AGE 55 YEARS,
PRESIDENT / MEMBER, WARD NO.07,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
2. SMT. SHWETHA,
W/O HANUMANTHAIAH,
AGE 50 YEARS,
VICE-PRESIDENT/MEMBER, WARD NO.18,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
3. SREE. MOHAN C.,
S/O CHELUVAIAH,
AGE 52 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.3,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
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4. SREE. RANGASWAMY B,
S/O BOJAIAH,
AGE 58 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.8,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
5. SMT. SAVITHA K N
W/O SURESH GOWDA G D.
AGE 50 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.02,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
6. SREE. SHIVAKUMAR GR,
S/O RAJASHEKARAPPA G R,
AGE 64 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.11,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
7. SREE. ANNAPPASWAMY G N,
S/O LATE NARAYANAPPA,
AGE 45 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.19,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
8. SMT. JAYALAKSHMI G,
W/O KUMAR J C
AGE 50 YEARS,
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MEMBER, WARD NO.05,
GUBBI, GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
9. SMT. RAJESHWARI S K,
W/O RAJU K,
AGE 50 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.01,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
10. SMT. MAHALAKSHMI K,
W/O LOKESH BABU J C,
AGE 45 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.16,
TOWN PANCHAYATHI, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
11. SREE. SHASHIKUMAR G S,
S/O SEENAPPA,
AGE 40 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.40,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
12. SREE. KUMAR,
S/O NARASIMHAIAH,
AGE 45 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.14,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
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13. SREE. SIDDARAMANNA,
S/O VENKATAPPA,
AGE 55 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.10,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
14. SMT. MAMATHA K S,
W/O LAKSHMINARAYANA,
AGE 40 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.17,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
15. SREE. RENUKAPRASAD G S,
S/O LATE SHIVANNA,
AGE 55 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.10,
TOWN PANCHAYATH GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
16. SMT. MANGALAMMA,
W/O RAJU G H,
AGE 50 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.13,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
17. SREE. KRISHNAMURTHI J C,
S/O LATE CHIKKANARASAIAH G K,
AGE 40 YEARS,
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TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
18. SREE. MOHAMMAD SAADIQ,
S/O LATE MOHAMMAD USUF G
AGE 64 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.06,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
19. SREE. SHOUKATH ALI G L,
S/O ABDUL LATHEEF G H,
AGE 66 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.10,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, GUBBI,
GUBBI TALUK,-572216,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. KAMARAJU., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY ITS
PRINCIPAL SECRETERY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
4TH FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMISTRATATION,
V.V. TOWER, DR, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
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3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE,
TUMAKURU,
TUMAKUR DISTRICT-572 101
4. CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYATH,
GUBBI
GUBBI TALUK 572216
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
KARNATAKA
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
SRI S. MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R4)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASHING
THE COMMUNICATION LETTER/ ORDER DATED 26-03-2025
BEARING NO.NA AH E39 MLR 2025(E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST
RESPONDENT PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A, DETERMINING
THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF TENURE OF THE MEMBER/
COUNCILORS AND CONSEQUENTLY THE COMMITTEE IN SO
FAR AS RELATES TO SERIAL NO.6, TOWN PANCHAYATH
GUBBI, AS CONTRARY TO SECTION 18 AND 315 OF THE
KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 31497/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT JAYASHRI K
W/O KESHAVA
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS
R/AT 2-95, KARINJE, KARINIJE VILLAGE,
THACODA POST, KODANGALLU,
DAKSHINA KANNADA- 574197
2. SRI NAGARAJ
S/O PANDU POOJARY
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS
R/AT 3-86, NEERAPAIKE HOUSE,
ONTIKATTE, MARPADY VILLAGE,
MOODBIDRI TALUK,
DAKSHINA KANNADA- 572447
3. SRI P K THOMAS
S/O P V KURIAN
AGED ABOUT 70 YEARS
R/AT #2-99, PEEKAY,
ALANGAR, MARPADY VILLAGE,
MOODBIDRI,
DAKSHINA KANNADA- 574227
... PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SAMEEKSHA T R., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560001
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2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V. TOWER, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
MOODBIDRI- 574227
4. TAHSILDAR
MOODBIDRI- 574227
5. THE CHIEF OFFICER
MOODBIDRI TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
DAKSHINA KANNADA- 574227
6. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD
SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
R5 - SERVED AND UNREPRESENTED)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE DURATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM 07/05/2023
TO 20/08/2024 APPOINTED TO MOODBIDRI TOWN
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AS PER ORDER BEARING NO.NAE 48
MLR 2023 DATED 25/05/2023 VIDE ANNEXURE-B, SHALL
BE EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL TERM OF FIVE YEARS OF
THE ELECTED BODY AND ETC.
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BETWEEN:
1. SMT ANITHA K O
W/O NARASIMHAMURTHY
AGE 40 YEARS,
PRESIDENT WARD NO.3,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
2. SMT. HUSNAPARIYA
W/O MOHAMMAD KHALEEM ULLA
AGE 37 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.2,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
3. SMT. HEMALATHA A S
W/O MANJUNATHA K N,
AGE 41 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.12,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
4. SREE. PUTTANARASAIAH.,
S/O LATE KUMBHAIAH,
AGE 47 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.17,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
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5. SREE. NANDEESH K N.,
S/O NARASIMHAPPA N K,
AGE 36 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.4,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
6. SREE. NATARAJU K N.,
S/O MURTHI C N,
AGE 42 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.5,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
7. SREE. NAGARAJU.,
S/O GANGADHARAPPA,
AGE 47 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.17,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
8. SMT. BHAGYAMMA G N.,
W/O GANESH V,
AGE 41 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.9,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
9. SREE. LAKSHMINARAYANA KN
S/O LATE NARASIMHAMURTHY,
AGE 54 YEARS,
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TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
10. SREE. PRADEEPKUMAR H S.,
S/O LATE SHIVAKUMAR H N,
AGE 54 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.11,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
11. SREE. OBALARAJU KR.,
S/O RAMACHANDRAIAH K O,
AGE 53 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.13,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
12. SMT. KAVYASHREE K V
W/O RAMESH K G,
AGE 30 YEARS,
MEMBER, WARD NO.1,
TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE,
KORATAGERE TALUK-572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. KAMARAJU., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
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DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
4TH FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU - 560001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMISTRATATION,
V.V. TOWER, DR, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
D.C. OFFICE, TUMAKURU,
TUMAKUR DISTRICT-572101
4. CHIEF OFFICER
KORATAGERE TOWN PANCHAYATH,
KORATAGERE TALUK - 572129
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI A. NAGARAJAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R4)
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION ORDER DTD 26.03.2025 BEARING NO.
NA AH E39 MLR 2025(e) ISSUED BY THE R-1 PRODUCED AT
ANNEXURE-A, DETERMINING THE DATE OF COMPETITION
OF TENURE OF THE MEMBER/COUNCILORS AND
CONSEQUENTLY THE COMMITTEE IN SO FAR AS RELATES
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TO SERIAL NO. 7, TOWN PANCHAYATH, KORATAGERE, AS
CONTRARY TO SECTION 18 AND 315 OF THE KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31651/2025
BETWEEN:
1. MALLIK PASHA
S/O. LATE MAHAMAD PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WARD NO 13,
MUSLIM BLOCK,
BAJAR ROAD, HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
2. H P SATEESH KUMAR
S/O. LATE PUTTAIA,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 8, NO 1254,
SADHASHIVA KOPPALU, HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105.
3. B C RADHA
W/O. SATYANARYANA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 27, NO.1119,
KARIGOWDARA BEEDI,
HUNSURU TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
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4. SHAHEEN TAZ
W/O. LATE PAYAZ PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 14, MUSLIM BLOCK.
HUNSURU, MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
5. DEEVARAJU C
S/O CHAWDANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 1, GOWDARA BEEDI,
5TH WARD, KALKUNIKE,
HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
6. S SHARVANA
S/O. SHANMUGAM,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 7, NO. M.I.G 1-01,
M.I.G QUOTERS, HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
7. SHREENATH H.G
S/O. GOPALAKRISHNA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 19, NO. 101,
H D KOTE ROAD,
SHIVAJOTHI NAGARA,
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8. VIVEKANANDA
S/O. PRABHUKUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 12, N.E.S COLONY,
HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT - 571105
9. RAMESH
S/O. LATE CHANANKAIA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 10, MANJUNATH BADAVANE,
HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
10. H.D.ASHA
W/O. KRISHNANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 02, NO.2/1463,
BASAVANAGUDI BEEDHI,
KULKANIKE, HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
11. RANI
W/O. PERUMAL,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
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WARD NO 21, NO.8043,
P.K COLONY, HUNSURU TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
12. DEVANAYAKA
S/O. MUDDEVANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 06, MURURAMMA COLONY,
KULKANIKE, HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
13. SAYED YUNES
S/O. SAYED YAKUB,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 31, SHABBIR NAGARA,
HUNSURU TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
14. SAMEENA BHANU
W/O. IMRAN AHAMAD,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 30, SHABBIR NAGARA,
HUNSURU TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
15. KRISHNARAJAGUPTA
S/O. H.V JAYACHANDRA SHETTY,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
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MEMBER OF HUNSURU
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WARD NO 16, GANESHA TEMPAL,
VASAVI NILAYA, HUNSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571105
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SANDESH T.B., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
VIKASA SOUDHA, DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DIRECTORATE OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
9TH AND 10TH FLOOR,
VISHWESHWARIAH TOWERS,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MYSURU DISTRICT,
OFFICE OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MYSURU-570001.
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
HUNSURU SUB-DIVISION,
HUNSURU
MYSURU DISTRICT.
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5. THE TAHASILDAR,
TALUK OFFICE, HUNSURU TALUK,
MYSURU-577213.
6. THE TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
HUNSURU-. MYSURU DISTRICT,
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
7. THE COMMISSIONER
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION OF
KARNATAKA, BENGALURU - 560 001.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SRI S.B. TOTAD, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R7)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE PETITIONERS ARE ENTITLED FOR THE EXCLUSION OF
THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR
APPOINTED BY THE RESPONDENT STATE ADMINISTERED
THE 6TH RESPONDENT MUNICIPALITY I.E., FROM
25.05.2023 TO 09.09.2024 WHILE COMPUTING THE
TENURE OF THEIR ELECTED TERM OF FIVE YEARS AS
MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS OF THE 6TH RESPONDENT
MUNICIPALITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31705/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI.M.GOVINDA,
S/O.SUBBAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
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PRESIDENT,
BANGARPET TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
R/AT NO.2145, BHOVI NAGAR,
15TH BLOCK, BANGARPET,
KOLAR DISTRICT- 563114
2. SMT.CHANDRAVENI,
W/O.MANJUNAHA
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
R/AT.KUMBARAPALYA,
BANGARPET TOWN,
BANGARPET- 563114,
VICE-PRESIDENT,
BANGARPET TOWN MUNICIPAL
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. MANIKANTA H B., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S.BUILDING,
DR. AMBEDKAR ROAD
BENGALURU - 560 001.
REP.BY ITS UNDER SECRETARY
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY,
V.V.TOWERS, AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE-560001
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
KOLAR DISTRICT,
KOLAR TOWN,
KOLAR -563103
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4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
BANGARPET TOWN
BANGARPET
KOLAR DISTRICT-563114
5. THE TAHSILDAR/RETURNING OFFICER,
BANGAEPET TALUK,
BANGARPET
KOLAR DISTRICT-463114
6. BANGARPET TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
REP. BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER
BANGARPET CITY MUNICIPAL OFFICE,
BANGARPET TOWN,
BANGARPET- 563114
7. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO.16, 2NDAND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU - 560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;
SRI A.M. VIJAY, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R7)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO (A) TO ISSUE A
WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT,
ORDER OR DIRECTION TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 27.01.2025 BEARING NO.
SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT
NO.1 IN SO FOR AS SERIAL NO.21, INDICATING THAT THE
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TENURE OF THE BANGARPET CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
WILL COME TO END ON 23.10.2025 AS PER ANNEXURE-A
AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31782/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SREE MANJUNATHA G A
S/O AJJANNA,
AGE 44 YEARS,
PRESIDENT, WARD NO.4,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
2. SMT. SUJATHA G R.,
W/O SHANKARANARAYANA M S,
AGE 59 YEARS,
VICE PRESIDENT, WARD NO.22,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK - 572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
3. SMT. AASIYA BHANU.
W/O NOOR SHAHZAD,
AGE 44 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.1,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
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4. SREE. GOVINDARAJU M V.,
S/O VENKATAPATHI,
AGE 50 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.2,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
5. SMT. NASEEMA BHANU.,
W/O MOHAMMAD JAFFER SAADIQ,
AGE 43 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.3,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
6. SREE ALIMULLA.,
S/O SAMIULLA,
AGE 56 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.4,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
7. SREE GANGARAJU M L.
S/O LATE LAKSHMINARASAPPA,
AGE 59 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.5,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
8. SREE. NATARAJU C.,
S/O LATE CHIKKANNA,
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COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.6,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
9. SMT. PUTTAMMA.,
W/O ANANDAKUMAR,
AGE 45 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.7,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
10. SMT. PARVATHAMMA.,
W/O NARASIMHAMURTHY,
AGE 56 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.8,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
11. SREE. MANJUNATHA M V.,
S/O VASUDEVACHAAR M C,
AGE 48 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.9,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
12. SMT.GIRIJA.,
W/O MANJUNATHA M V,
AGE 48 YEARS,
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TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
13. SMT. SHAHEEN KOUSAR.,
W/O MOHAMMAD SHAKEEL,
AGE 53 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.11,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
14. SMT. SHOBHARAANI.,
W/O RAMAKRISHNA M G,
AGE 40 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.12,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
15. SREE. SRIDHAR M.,
S/O MALLAPPA M P,
AGE 43 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.13,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
16. SMT. GAYATHRI N B.,
W/O UMESH M G,
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AGE 43 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.14,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
17. SREE. NARAYAN.
S/O KODANDARAMAIAH,
AGE 59 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.15,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
18. SREE. JAGANNATHA M R.,
S/O LATE RAMANNA M S,
AGE 56 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.16,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
19. SREE. CHANDRASHEKARA M S.,
S/O LATE MUNIYAPPA,
AGE 56 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.17,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
20. SMT. NAGALATHA B H.,
W/O LOKESHA H,
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AGE 36 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.18,
TOWN MUNICPAL COUNCIL
MADHUGIRI, MADHUGIRI TALUK - 572132
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
21. SREE CHANDRASHEKARA BABU
S/O SANNAKAMALAIAH M B,
AGED 57 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO. 19,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
22. SMT. RAADHIKA K A.
W/O ANANDAKRISHNA M N,
AGE 46 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.20,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
23. SREE. THIMMARAJU.,
S/O THIMMANNA,
AGE 66 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, WARD NO.21,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI,
MADHUGIRI TALUK-572132,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. KAMARAJU., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY ITS
PRINCIPAL SECRETERY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
4TH FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU - 560001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF
MUNICIPAL ADMISTRATATION,
V.V. TOWER,
DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE, TUMAKURU,
TUMAKUR DISTRICT-572101
4. CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MADHUGIRI
MADHUGIRI TALUK - 572132
TUMAKURU DISTRICT
5. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560 080.
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
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SRI A. NAGARAJAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO I) QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION ORDER DATED 26-03-2025 BEARING
NO.NA AH E39 MLR 2025(E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST
RESPONDENT PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-A, DETERMINING
THE DATE OF COMPETITION OF TENURE OF THE
MEMBER/COUNCILORS AND CONSEQUENTLY THE
COMMITTEE IN SO FAR AS RELATES TO SERIAL NO.2,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MADHUGIRI, AS CONTRARY
TO SECTION 18 AND 315 OF THE KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1964 AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 31838/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI N R SURESH
S/O C.RAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 1ST MAIN ROAD,
13TH WARD, GANDHI NAGAR,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
2. SRI. T.K. CHIDANANDA,
S/O K.KEMPAIAH
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 2ND WARD, VINOBHANAGAR,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-57222
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3. SMT. K. BHAGYA,
W/O D.V MAHESH,
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS,
VICE-PRESIDENT TP,
TURUVEKERE, R/AT 3RD WARD,
3RD CROSS, SHAKTHINAGAR,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
4. SMT. SHEELA. H.C,
W/O SHIVAPPANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
PRESIDENT TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 3RD CROSS,
BASAVESHWARA NAGARA,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
5. SRI. ANJANAKUMAR,
S/O BASAVALINGAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 7TH WARD,
SARASWATHI PURAM,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
6. SRI. NADEEM AHMED.N,
S/O NAZEER AHMED,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT HORAPETE, OPP. MOSQUE,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
7. SRI. PRABHAKAR T.K,
S/O KRISHNAPPA T.N,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 10TH WARD,
ANJANEYA SWAMI TEMPLE STREET,
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TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
8. SMT. ASHA RANI C.S,
W/O RAJASHEKAR T.B,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT Y.T ROAD, 13TH WARD,
LEFT SIDE, SPROOTHI COMMUNICATION,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
9. SMT. JAYAMMA,
W/O RAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 69 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT NO.154, NADUVALAKOTE,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
10. SMT. SWAPNA G.M,
W/O NATESH N.S,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT NAGALAPURA,
DABBEGHATTA HOBALI,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
11. SRI. MADHU.R,
S/O RANGAPPAGOWDA.N,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 6TH WARD, INDIRA NAGAR,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
12. SMT. MEGHANA T.J,
W/O SUNIL KUMAR T.M,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
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R/AT 2ND CROSS, VINOBHANAGARA,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
13. SRI. T.P MAHESH,
S/O LATE T.S PRABHAKAR,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 1ST DIVISION, 2ND WARD,
HORAPETE, TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
14. SRI. RAVI.K,
S/O KRISHNAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, TURUVEKERE,
R/AT 1ST CROSS, VIDYA NAGARA,
TURUVEKERE TALUK,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572227.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
2ND FLOOR, ROOM NO.206,
MINI VIDHAN SOUDHA,
TUMKUR-572101.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
TUMKUR DISTRICT, TUMKUR-572101.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
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BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE TURUVEKERE TOWN PANCHAYAT,
BS ROAD, TURUVEKERE,
TUMKUR DISTRICT- 571401,
REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO.SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/
E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-D PASSED BY
RESPONDENT NO.4 IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND
EQUITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31847/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SHRI NANDISH M
S/O. MALLIKARJUNA GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
2. SRI. M. SRINIVAS
S/O. MAHADEVANAYAK,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
3. SRI. S. T. RAJU
S/O. LATE THIMMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
4. SRI. S. N. DAYANAND
S/O. OF NAGARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
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5. SMT. POORNIMA
W/O. PARMASHIVAMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
6. SMT. PARVATHI
W/O. VISHWANATHA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
7. M. L. DINESH
S/O. LATE LINGAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
8. SMT. CHAITHRA. S. D.
W/O. CHANDRASHEKAR,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
9. SMT. VASANTHA KUMARI
W/O. LOKESH,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
10. SRI. SHIVU. G. S.
S/O. LATE SRINIVASAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
11. SRI. KRISHNAPPA
S/O. LATE MARIYAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
12. SMT. GEETHA
W/O. MAHESH,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
13. SMT. NIRMALA VENUGOPAL
W/O. C. VENUGOPAL,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
14. SRI. NARASIMHEGOWDA
S/O. JAVARAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
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15. SRI. NINGARAJU
S/O. LATE JAVARAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
16. SMT. POORNIMA
W/O. PRAKASH,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
17. SMT. MANGALAMMA
W/O. NAGANNA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
R/O ALL PETITIONERS ARE
COUNCILORS OF
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
SRIRANGAPATNA,
MANDYA-571 438.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SARAVANA S., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
VIKASA SOUDHA,
DR. AMBEDKAR ROAD,
BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS UNDER SECRETARY.
2. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONER
NO. 8, 1ST FLOOR,
KSCMF ANNEX BUILDING,
CUNNINGHAM ROAD,
BENGALURU-560 052.
3. THE DIRECTOR OF
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V. TOWER, DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
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4. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
AND DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER
MANDYA-571 401.
5. TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
SRIRANGAPATNA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER,
SRIRANGAPATNA-571 438,
MANDYA DISTRICT.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1, R3 & R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R2;
SRI. H C SHIVARAMU, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
APPROPRIATE NATURE DECLARING THAT THE PERIOD
FROM 06/05/2023 TO 10.02.2025, DURING WHICH THE
ADMINISTRATOR WAS IN CHARGE, SHALL NOT BE
COUNTED AS PART OF THE TOTAL TENURE OF THE 5TH
RESPONDENT SRIRANGAPATNA TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AT ANNEXURE-B AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31862/2025
BETWEEN:
1. NAGAPPA
S/O KULAYI REDDI
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS
COUNCILOR WARD NO 6
R/O OLD SAGARA ROAD
HOSANGARA
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT 577418.
2. ASHWINI KUMAR
S/O K S KRISHNAMURTHY
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
COUNCILOR WARD NO.7
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R/O HOSANAGARA
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT-577 418.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. R SHASHIDHARA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
MS BUILDILNG BENGALURU 560001.
2. THE DIERCTOR OF
MINICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V V TOWER,
DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU 560001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
SHIVAMOGGA 577201.
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHYAT HOSANAGARA
HOSANAGARA TALUK
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT 577418.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNTAKA
REP. BY UNDER SECRETARY
NO.16 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU 560080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
R4 IS SERVED)
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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF
CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION
DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
AUTHORITY BEARING NO.SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB AS
AT ANNEXURE-E DETERMINING THE DATE OF COMPLETION
OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS AND CONSEQUENTIALLY THE
COMMITTEE INSOFAR AS RELATES TO AT SL.NO.35, AS
CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND SEC.315 OF KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31871/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. JAYALAKSHMI
W/O CHANDRA. R
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.335/2,
1ST BLOCK, INDIRA EXTENSION,
KUSHALANAGAR-571234,
KODAGU DISTRICT.
2. SMT. PUTTALAKSHMI
W/O LATE GOPALA,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.384/4,
3RD BLOCK, KUSHALANAGARA TOWN,
KODAGU DISTRICT-571234.
3. SRI. M.B.SURESH
C/O M.N.BASAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
4TH BLOCK, 2ND CROSS,
ONKAR EXTENSION,
KUSHALANAGARA-571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
4. SMT. SURYA BANU
W/O SHABBIR AHAMED,
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AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.2-140/1
2ND DIVISION, KUSHALANAGARA-571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
5. SRI. P. JAYAVARDHAN
S/O BELURIAH H.M.
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.428,
NEAR GOWDA SAMAJA,
4TH BLOCK, V.T.C.
KUSHALANAGARAA-571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
6. SRI. PRAMOD K.
S/O K.S.MUTHAPPA
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.699,
SIDDAIAH PURANIK LAYOUT,
2ND CROSS, KUSHALANAGARA-571234,
KODAGU DISTRICT.
7. SRI. D.K.THIMMAPPA
S/O D.V.KRISHNAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 2/113,
2ND BLOCK, DANDINAPETE,
AIYAPPASWAMY TEMPLE STREET,
VTC KUSHALANAGAR-571234,
KODAGU DISTRICT.
8. SHRI. SHAIK KALIMULLAH
S/O LATE RAHMATHULLAH,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
RESIDING AT 3RD BLOCK,
RUSUL LAYOUT, KUSHALNAGARA-571234,
KODAGU DISTRICT.
9. SMT. K.R. RENUKA
W/O JAGADISH,
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AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.1/192,
1ST BLOCK, KUSHALANAGARA-571234,
KODAGU DISTRICT.
10. SRI. JAGADISH B.L.
S/O LINGARAJU.B.S.
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
RESIDING AT 1ST BLOCK,
BYCHANAHALLI,
KUSHALANAGARAA-571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
11. SRI N K SUNDRESH
S/O MACHAPPA
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS
R/A KARIYAPPA LAYOUT
KUSHALANAGARA 571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
12. SRI AMRUTHARAJU B
S/O BANGARASHETTY
AGE ABOUT 51 YEARS
R/A NO K-1977
JAI HANUMAN KAVERI STREET
KUSHALANAGRA VTC 571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
13. SMT. JAYALAKSHMAMMA C
W/O M MANJUNATHASWAMY
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
R/AT NO 8 4TH BLOCK 2ND WARD
KUSHALANAGARA HOUSING BOARD
KUSHALANGARA 571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
14. SRI. ANANDAKUMAR V S
S/O LATE V P SHANMUGAM PILLAI
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
R/AT 2ND BLOCK B M ROAD
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...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SIDDAPPA B M., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
BY ITS SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
M S BUILDING, DR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU 560001.
2. THE DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
PODIUM BLOCK,
VISHVESHWARAIH TOWERS
DR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU 560001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
KODAGU DISTRICT
KODAGU 571234.
4. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONER
SESHADRI ROAD
BENGALURU 560001.
5. THE CHIEF OFFICER
KUSHALNAGARA TOWN MUNICIAL COUNSEL
KUSHALANAGAR 571234
KODAGU DISTRICT.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF
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CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER ORDER OR DIRECTION IN THE
NATURE OF WRIT QUASHING THE COMMUNICATION DATED
26-03-2025 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO.1 BEARING
NO. UDA 39 MLR 2025 (E) PRODUCED AS ANNEXURE-G TO
THE WRIT PETITION AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31873/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI. SHASHIDHAR P
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS
S/O PRABHAKARA SETTY
RESIDING AT NO. 262 B N ROAD
7TH WARD, 2ND DIVISION
GUNDLUPET, CHAMARAJANAGAR
KARNATAKA-571 111.
2. SRI GIRISH P
S/O M PUTTARANGA NAYAKA
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS
NAYAKA STREET, SRI GURU KRUPA
11TH WARD, GUNDLUPETE TALUK
GUNDLUPETE TOWN
CHAMARAJANAGAR
KARNATAKA 571 111.
3. SMT. DEEPIKA ASHWIN
W/O ASHWIN G RAJAN
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO. 7
WARD-2, MYSORE OOTY ROAD
GUNDLUPETE, CHAMARAJANAGAR
KARNATAKA-571 111.
4. SMT. PUSHPA
W/O C VENKATESHA
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS
RESIDING AT NO. 32, 11TH WARD
3RD DIVISION, SUNNADA KERI
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5. SRI. SRINIVASA
S/O LATE B MAHADEVA NAYKA
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
AMER JAAN STREET
15TH DIVISION, GUNDLUPET
CHAMARAJANAGAR
KARNATAKA-571 111.
6. SRI KUMARA S
S/O SHIVARUDRANAIKA
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
THOTLADA STREET NO.220,
3TH WARD D, GUNDLUPET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
7. SRI. ANNAIAHSWAMY
AGED ABOUT 66 YEARS,
NO. 149, 29TH WARD 4TH DIVISION,
AMBEDKAR CIRCLE, GUNDLUPET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
8. SRI NAGESHA S
S/O SUBHANNA N
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS,
NO. 84, 9TH WARD S R ROAD,
GUNDLUPET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
9. SMT MAHADEVAMΜΑ
W/O SUBRAMANYA
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
20TH WARD AMBEDKAR CIRCLE,
GUNDLUPET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
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10. SRI.RAJAGOPAL HR
S/O RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 183, LI G-4.
4TH CROSS, RIGHT CROSS
1ST STAGE, WARD NO. 1
H S MAHADEVPRASAD NAGARA,
GUNDLUPET, CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
11. SMT SAJIDA BEGUM
W/O INAYATH,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
RESIDING AT 1ST DIVISION,
CALICUT ROA, ZAKIR HUSEN NAGAR,
3RD WARD, GUNDLUPET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
12. SMT L NIRMALA
W/O R M RAMEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO. 16, MYSORE
OOTY ROAD, OPP DBGJ COLLEGE,
GUNDLUPETE TOWN,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
13. SMT R BHAGYALAKSHMI
W/O S SURESH KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
RESIDING AT
11TH WARD, 3RD DIVISION,
GUNDLUPETE TOWN, CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
14. SRI RANGASWAMY G
S/O GOPALAKRISHNA
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
RESIDING AT, NO. 476,
NAYAKA STREET, 14TH WARD,
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KARNATAKA-571111.
15. SMT ANNAPOORNA
C/O MAHADEVAPRASAD
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
RESIDING AT, NO. 123, 19TH WARD,
GUNDLUPETE TOWN,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
16. SRI G MADHU SUDHAN
S/O SHANTHA KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
RESIDING AT, NO. 99
VIJAYA VILAS, GPR ROAD,
GUNDLUPETE TOWN,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
17. SRI MOHAMMED LLIYASH
S/O LATE. T K NOORULLA,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
NO. 873 6TH WARD, HALESANTHEMALA,
GUNDLUPETE TOWN, CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
18. SRI N KUMAR
S/O NAGESH M
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
RESIDING AT 16TH WARD, 1st CROSS,
NEAR CHURCH JANATHA COLONY
GUNDLUPETE TOWN,
CHAMARAJANAGAR,
KARNATAKA-571111.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. S KALYAN BASAVARAJ., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S. BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
OF KARNATAKA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
SADHASHIVANAGARA, BELLARI ROAD,
BENGALURU-560 080.
3. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V. TOWER, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
4. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE, CHITTAPUR ROAD,
CHAMARAJANAGAR-571313.
5. THE COMMISSIONER,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, GUNDLUPETE,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571111.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1, R3 & R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R2)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED NOTIFICATION
DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED BY RESPONDENT NO.2
AUTHORITY FIXING THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF TENURE
OF THE CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, GUNDLUPETE, AND THE
COUNCILLORS AS 05.11.2025 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE A
AND ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 31876/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI K S NAVEEN KUMAR
S/O. KRISHNA NAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
OCC PRESIDENT,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
2. SMT. LOKAMMA
W/O. J. C. OBANNA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
OCC VICE-PRESIDENT,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
3. SRI. S. SIDDAPPA
S/O. SHARANAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 3,
OWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
4. SRI. SHAKIL AHAMAD
S/O. ABDUL LATIF SAB,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 6,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
5. SMT. C. VISHALAKSHI
W/O. OBALESH.V,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 11,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
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DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
6. SRI. B. M. ADARSHA
S/O. MADEVA REDDY,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 9,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
7. SRI. N. MAHAMAD ALI
S/O. SIDDIK ALISAB,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.4,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
8. SRI. B. K. RAMESH
S/O. KESHAVAREDDY.B,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 10,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
9. SRI. J. PAPALINGA
S/O. JAGALURAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 18,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
10. SMT. T. LALITHA
W/O. B. M. SHIVANNA,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 17,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
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DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
11. SMT. B. MANJAMMA
W/O. MANJANNA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO.1,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
12. SMT. NAJARATH UNNISA
W/O. SHAFIVULLA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 8,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
13. SRI. LUKMAN ULLAKHAN. K
S/O. MAHAMAD MUSTHAF,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 7,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
14. SRI. DEVARAJ
S/O. LATE MALLAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 16,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
15. SRI. MANJUNATHA. S.
S/O. SHARANAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 12,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
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DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
16. SMT. NIRMALA KUMARI. A
W/O. HANUMANTHAPPA. H,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 13,
TOWN PANCHAYATH JAGALURU,
JAGALURU TALUK,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. PARAMESWARAIAH D. C., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
REP. BY SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
VIKASA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V. TOWER, DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYATH, JAGALURU,
DAVANAGERE DISTRICT-577 528.
4. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
DAVANAGERE, D.C. OFFICE,
DAVANAGERE-577 002.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
OF KARNATAKA
REPT. BY ITS SECRETARY
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR
BENGALURU-560 080.
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(AMENDED AS PER
COURT ORDER DATED 24.10.2025)
...RESPONDENTS
((BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1, R2 & R4;
SRI. A MAHESH, ADVOCATE FOR R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DECLARE THAT
THE DURATION OF THE CURRENCY OF THE ORDER DATED
12.05.2023 APPOINTING ADMINISTRATOR TO TOWN
PANCHAYATH JAGALURU FROM 10.05.2023 TO 04.09.2024
SHALL NOT USURP THE TOTAL FIVE YEARS OF THE TENURE
OF THE COUNCILORS, VIDE ANNX-C AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31880/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT JUBEDHA
W/O AKBAR ALI,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
OCC. PRESIDENT OF
NARASIMHARAJAPURA TOWN PANCHAYAT
RESIDENT OF RAJEEV NAGARA,
NARASIMHARAJAPURA,
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT -577134.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. G MAHANTESH., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY
IT'S CHIEF SECRETARY,
VIDHANA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU-560001.
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2. THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU 560 001.
3. THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER,
THE KARNATAKA ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND & 3RD FLOOR,
KRISHNA DEVARAYANA EDUCATIONAL BUILDING,
NEAR VEERASEVA MAHA SABHA,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR-560080.
4. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE,
CHIKKAMAGALURU-577101.
5. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V.TOWER,
DR. B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU 560001.
6. THE COMMISSIONER,
TOWN PANCHAYAT,
NARASIMHARAJAPURA,
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577134.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1, R2, R4 & R5;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R3;
R6 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED
COMMUNICATION DATED 27.01.2025 ISSUED BY THE 3RD
RESPONDENT BEARING NO.SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB
AS AT ANNEXURE-D DETERMINING THE DATE OF
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COMPLETION OF TENURE OF COUNCILORS AND
CONSEQUENTIALLY THE COMMITTEE INSOFAR AS RELATES
TO TOWN PANCHAYAT, NARASIMHARAJAPURA,
CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT, AS CONTRARY TO SEC. 18
AND SEC. 315 OF KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964
AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31882/2025
BETWEEN:
1. JYOTHI. R. B.
W/O. RAJKUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILOR WARD NO. 5,
R/O. BRAHMEN STREET,
SAKALESHPURA TOWN-573 134.
2. JARINA S. I.
W/O. JAKIR HUSSAIN,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 1,
R/O. RAGHAVENDRA NAGAR,
BALEGADDE,
SAKALESHPURA TOWN-573 134.
3. SAMEER KHAN
S/O. RASHEED KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 16,
R/O.LAKSHMIPURA BADAVANE,
SAKALESHPURA TOWN-573 134.
4. MUKESH D SHETTY
S/O. DAYANANDA SHETTY,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 4,
R/O. RAGHAVENDRA NAGAR,
SAKALESHPURA TOWN-573 134.
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5. B. K. MOHAN
S/O. B. N. KRISHNA,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 2,
R/O. RAGHAVENDRA NAGAR,
SAKALESHPURA TOWN-573 134.
6. UMESH. M. B.
S/O. LATE BABACHAR,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, WARD NO. 23,
R/O. KUDUGARAHALLI,
SAKALESHPURA TOWN-573 134.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. R SHASHIDHARA.,ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S. BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V. TOWER, DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN-573 201.
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SAKALESHPURA,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573 134.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA,
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY,
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NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU-560 080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI. PRATEEP K C, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF
CERTIORARI TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION
DATED 26.03.2025 ISSUED BY THE 1 RESPONDENT
AUTHORITY BEARING NO.NA. AA.E.39 MLR 2025 (E) AS AT
ANNEXURE-E DETERMINING THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF
TENURE OF COUNCILORS AND CONSEQUENTIALLY THE
COMMITTEE INSOFAR AS RELATES TO AT SL.NO.4, AS
CONTRARY TO SEC.18 AND SEC.315 OF KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31883/2025
BETWEEN:
1. G.SUDESH KUMAR
S/O G S DHARMAPAL
AGED 48
DHARMAGIRI,
PAMPA MAHAKAVI ROAD
PAVAGADA 572102.
2. MALIN TAJ
S/O AKBAR SAAB
AGED 50
ARASIKERE ROAD,
PAVAGADA TOWN 572102.
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3. D. VELURAJU
S/O DORESWAMY
AGED 42
REDDY COLONY,
PRASANNA KUMAR LAYOUT
PAVAGADA 572102.
4. V.GEETA
W/O R A HANUMANTARAYA
AGED 50 YEARS
TEACHERS COLONY,
P ROPPA ANCHE
PAVAGADA 572102
5. V.N RAVIKUMAR
S/O C NAGESH
AGED 49
CHITRA MANSION,
OPP MUNCIL COURT
PAVAGADA 572102
6. LAXMI DEVI
W/O ANJINAPPA
AGED 39
GUTTAHALLI,
PAVAGADA TOWN - 572102
7. P. BALASUBRAMANYAM
S/O PEDDEERAPPA
AGED 43
KUMBAAR STREET,
ADARSHA NAGAR
PAVAGADA 572102
8. RAVI
S/O NARAYANAPPA
AGED 44
OLD KUMBARA STREET,
ADARSHA NAGARA
PAVAGADA 572102
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9. GANGAMMA
W/O GANGADHARAPPA
AGED 16
ADARSHA NAGARA,
PAVAGADA TOWN - 572102
10. G.UMADEVI
W/O G GOVINDAPPA
AGE 49
SHANTINAGAR,
PAVAGADA - 572102
11. P. DHANALAXMI
W/O PA GOVINDARAJU
AGE 51
RAIN GAUGE EXTENSION
PAVAGADA 572102
12. ANNAPOORNAMMA
W/O ASHWATHNARAYAN
AGED MAJOR
OLD KUMBARA STREET
PAVAGADA 572102
13. VENKATARAVANAPPA
S/O NARASIMHAPPA
AGE 51
VINAYAKA NAGARA
PAVAGADA 572102
14. SUDHALAXMI
W/O G P PRAMOD KUMAR
AGE 47
PWD LAYOUT
PAVAGADA 572102
15. G. NAGARAJ
S/O GANGADHARAPPA
AGED 53
SHRINIVASA NAGARA
PAVAGADA TOWN - 572102
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16. MOHAMMED IMRAN
S/O MOHAMMED FAZALLULLA
AGE 43
SHANTINAGARA,
PAVAGADA - 572102
17. SHASHIKALA
W/O BALAJI
AGE 34
SHIRA ROAD,
PAVAGADA 572102
18. JHANHAVI
W/O MS VISHWANATH
AGE 50
LAXMIPATHI LAYOUT,
SHANTINAGARA
PAVAGADA 572102
19. P.K VIJAYAKUMAR
S/O KARERANGANAYAKA
AGED 43
GANGAMMA TEMPLE ROAD
PAVAGADA - 572102
20. SUJATA
W/O P Y SHANTA KUMAR
AGE 45
DEVALAKERE CROSS,
PAVAGADA TOWN
21. RAMANJANAPPA
S/O ANJINAPPA
AGE 45
BHOVI COLONY,
PAVAGADA TOWN - 572102
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. ANISH ACHARYA., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
TUMAKURU DISTRICT - 572102
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
TUMAKURU DISTRICT - 572102
4. THE PROJECT DIRECTOR
DISTRICT URBAN DEVELOPMENT CELL,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
TUMAKUR 572102
5. THE PAVAGADA TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
KOTE ANJENEYA SWAMY TEMPLE ROAD,
PAVAGADA TUMKUR DIST.
KARNATAKA - 561202.
REPRESENTED BY ITS CEO.
6. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
REPRESENTED BY ITS UNDER SECRETORY,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVA NAGAR,
ARMANE NAGAR, BENGALURU,
KARNATAKA - 560 080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
ORDER OR DIRECTION TO THE RESPONDENTS TO
RECOGNIZE THE FULL THIRTY-MONTH TENURE UNDER THE
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ACT FROM THE DATE OF THE PETITIONER ASSUMING
OFFICE AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 31884/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT LEELAVATI
W/O P.R.SIDDANNA,
AGED BOUT 56 YEARS,
RESIDENT OF DAVANAPPANA BEEDI,
MOLAKALMURU-577535
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
2. SRI. THIPPESWAMY.K
S/O KENGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
RESIDENT OF BOVI COLONY,
NEAR OLD PUMP HOUSE
MOALKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
3. SMT.K.N.SHUBA
W/O H.N.PRUTHVI RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.528,
DODDAPETE STREET,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
4. SMT.G.M.ROOPA
W/O N.M.VINAYA KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.5/72,
DODDAPETE ROAD,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURG DISTRICT.
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5. SMT. VIJAYAMMA
W/O OBANNA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
RESIDING AT SRINIVASA NAYAKA BADAVANE,
MOKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
6. SRI.P.LAKSHMANA
S/O P.PARAMESHWARAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KONASAGARA ROAD,
KURAKAL KALLAHATTI,
VTC MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
7. SMT. BHAGYAMMA
W/O N.BHIMANNA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KURKALAHATTI,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
8. SMT. LAKSHMIDEVI
W/O LATE KRISHNAMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
RESIDENT OF NEAR KUMBARA BEEDI
THILAK NAGAR,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
9. SRI.M.ABDULLAH,
MD.USMAN,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
RESIDENT OF MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
10. SRI.T.RAVIKUMAR
S/O LATE. T.THIPPESWAMY
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.12,
KONASAGARA ROAD, KURKALAHATTI,
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MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
11. SRI.NABIL ANSAR. M
S/O MD.SUBAN.M
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
RESIDENT OF BHAGYA JYOTHINAGARA,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
12. SMT. PADMAVATI
W/O P.GOPAL,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.1769,
BOVI COLONY,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
13. SMT.G.A.SAVITA
W/O G.E.ARJUN,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
RESIDING AT NO.4,
RAYADURGA ROAD, KHDC COLONY
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITARDURGA DISTRICT.
14. SMT. S.CHITTAMMA
W/O K.SHIVALINGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KARIYAPPANAHATTI,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. SIDDAPPA B M., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
BY ITS SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
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M.S.BUILDINGS,
DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
PODIUM BLOCK,
VISHVESHWARAIAH TOWERS,
DR.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT,
CHITRADURGA-577501.
4. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONER,
SESHADRI ROAD,
BENGALURU-560 001.
5. THE CHIEF OFFICER,
MOLAKALMURU TOWN PANCHAYATH,
MOLAKALMURU-577535,
CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI. P N NANJA REDDY, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF
CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER ORDER OR DIRECTION IN THE
NATURE OF WRIT QUASHING THE COMMUNICATION DATED
26-3-2025 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO.1 BEARING
NO. UDA 39 MLR 2025 (E) PRODUCED AS ANNEXURE-G TO
THE WRIT PETITION AND ETC.,
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IN W.P. NO. 31995/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SHIVAKUMAR D
S/O DEVARAJANAIKA,
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, WARD NO. 8,
ANJANEYA BLOCK,
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602.
2. SHANKARA
S/O GANESHA,
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS
COUNCILOR TMC, NO. 394,
WARD NO.5, SWEEPERS COLONY,
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602.
3. SHARADA
W/O NAGESH K.S,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
WARD NO. 8, ARKANATHA ROAD,
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602.
4. ASHWINI M.S,
W/O PUTTASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
RAILWAY STATION ROAD,
SREE RAMA BLOCK, WARD NO. 4
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602.
5. NATARAJA
S/O S. LATE MADEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
NO. 22/35, WARD NO. 22,
MADUVANAHALLI EXTENSION,
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MYSURU DISTRICT-571602.
6. SHANKARA
S/O SWAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
WARD NO. 12J, KANTEMARALLI EXTENSION,
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602.
7. PALLAVI ANAND
W/O ANAND M C
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS
WARD NO.1, MADHUVANAHALLI BLOCK,
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. PRATHEEP.K.C., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MYSURU DISTRICT
MYSURU-01.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
HUNSUR SUB-DIVISION,
HUNSURU-571105.
4. THE PROJECT DIRECTOR,
DISTRICT URBAN DEVELOPMENT CELL,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
MYSURU-01.
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5. THE K.R NAGARA TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
K.R NAGARA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571602
REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
6. THE UNDER SECRETARY,
THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF KARNATAKA
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BALLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU-560080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE
LETTER BEARING COMMUNICATION NO.SANKE:
SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 VIDE
ANNEXURE-J PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO. 6 IN SO FAR AS
SL NO.52 IS CONCERNED IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE
AND EQUITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32013/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. ROOPA H P
W/O KARIYAPPA.S,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.191,
CAUVERY KAPILA DOUBLE ROAD,
NEAR TIRUMA KADALU, WARD NO.2,
BYRAPURA, T. NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
2. SRI. PRAKASHA.C
S/O CHELUVAIAH,
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AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT KALUVE ROAD, THRIVENINAGARA,
WARD NO.7, T. NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
3. SRI. SOMANNA.N,
S/O NANJUNDA,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, T.NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.10, 1 STAGE, VIJAYANAGARA,
NEAR VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE,
MYSURU-570017.
4. SMT. G. ROOPASHREE,
W/O K.B PARAMESHA,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT KETHAHALLI VILLAGE,
MAGURU HOBLI, T.NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
5. SRI. T.M NANJUNDASWAMY,
S/O MAHADEVA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T.NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.74/1, 1ST CROSS,
INDIRA COLONY, T.NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
6. SRI. K. KIRAN,
S/O S. KUMARASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T.NARASIPURA,
R/AT CANARA BANK ROAD,
BYRAPURA, T.NARASIPURA TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
7. SRI. MADAN RAJ.S,
S/O SIDDARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
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COUNCILOR TMC, T.NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.616, RAMAMANDIRA ROAD,
ALGODU, T.NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
8. SMT. NAGARATNA
W/O M.MADESHA,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.400, KADLE RANGAMMANA STREET,
WARD NO.6, BYRAPURA,
T. NARASIPURA TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
9. SRI. MANJU,
S/O PUTTEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.149, KADLE RANGAMMA STREET,
WARD NO.7, BYRAPURA,
T.NARASIPURA TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
10. SRI. SIDDU.M,
S/O LATE MADANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.154/A, RACHAPPAJI BADAVANE,
NEW THIRUMAKOODALU, WARD NO.2,
BYRAPURA, T.NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
11. SMT. PREMA,
W/O B.MARAIAH
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT BYRAPURA, T. NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
12. SRI. MANJUNATH.L,
S/O LINGAIAH,
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AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC, T.NARASIPURA,
R/AT BYRAPURA VILLAGE,
WARD NO.01, T.NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
13. SMT. BABY.B,
W/O K.S HEMANTH KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC,
T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.57, TRIVENINAGARA,
T. NARASIPURA TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
14. SRI. NAGARAJU. R,
S/O RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TMC,
T.NARASIPURA,
R/AT HELAVARAHUNDI, ALGODU,
T.NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
15. SMT. TEJASWINI.R,
W/O M. RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, T. NARASIPURA,
R/AT NO.225/4, LINK ROAD,
BEHIND OLD MATERNITY HOSPITAL,
WARD NO.03, BYRAPURA,
T. NARASIPURA TOWN,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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M.S BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
NEAR CRAWFORD HALL,
KRISHNARAJA BOULEVARD ROAD,
CHAMARAJAPURAM,
MYSURU-570005.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT OFFICE BUILDING,
CHAMARAJAPURAM,
MYSURU-570005.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE
ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE T NARASIPURA TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
T. NARASIPURA TALUK,
MYSURU DISTRICT- 571124,
REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI. RANGANATHA PRASAD B S, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO.MYSDC-ELN2/LB/20/2025
(E-816473) DATED 04/08/2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-D PASSED
BY RESPONDENT NO.2 AND ETC.,
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IN W.P. NO. 32045/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI. MANJUNATH SINGH
S/O LATE P.V KRISHNA SINGH,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT. OLA KOTE PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
2. P C KRISHNA
S/O LATE CHANDRASHEKARAIAH
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/AT TMC QUARTERS TAPCMS ROAD
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
3. P V REVATHI
W/O P N. MURULIDARA
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
R/AT. BRAHMINSTREET PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
4. P N VINOD
S/O P.V NANJUNDA SWAMY
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
R/A.T ANECHOWKUR ROAD
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
5. P.N. PUSHPALATHA (AGE 48)
W/O SURESH K,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
R/AT. NO.108 DEVEGOWDANAKOPPALU
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
6. P.V RAVI
S/O P.S. VENKATESH,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
R/AT. SYNDICATE BANK,
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PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
7. SUVARNA
W/O RAVIKUMAR
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
R/AT. MELLAHALLI VILLAGE
PERIYAPATNA POST
RAVANDURU HOBALI
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
8. PRAKASHA P.S
S/O SHANKARA P.H
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
R/AT. BETTADAPURA ROAD
HARVEMALLARAJAPATNA
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
9. NOOR JAHAN
W/O SYED ELIYAZ
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
R/AT. NO.124 TANK BADAVANE
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
10. ROOHILAKHANUM
W/O MUSHEER KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT AMRUTHA GARDENIA
BEHIND JAIN MANDIR
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
11. NIRANJANA G
(AGE 41)
S/O GURU SWAMY C.K,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
R/A.T MUTTAIAH BADAVANE
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PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
12. NAGARATHNA
W/O UMESH,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT. NO.193 K.M BADAVANE
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
13. SMT. BHARATHI
(AGE 44), W/O RAVI
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
R/AT. CHANPATNA BEEDI
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
14. SMT. RATHNAMMA
(AGE 51), W/O MAHADEV P.P,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
R/AT. 60/4 KRISHNAPURA
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
15. K.V MANJULA
(AGE 54), W/ O P.M RAJU
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
R/AT CHANPATNA STREET
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
16. SHYAMU A.T
S/O THIMMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
R/AT. ABBUR GRAMA
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
17. ASHA P.K
W/O P.N CHANDRA
AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS,
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R/AT. NO.44 UPPARGIRI
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
18. ABDUL ARSHAD
S/O WAJID PASHA
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
R/AT NO.132 SANNAIAH STREET
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
19. H K MANJUNATH (AGE 52)
S/O KENDAGANDA SWAMY
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
R/AT. BHOOMIKA NILAYA
ANECHOWKUR ROAD PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
20. SWETHA KUMAR
W/O KUMAR SWAMY
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
R/AT. CHATRADA BEEDI
PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
21. CHAMARAJU (AGE 58)
S/O JAVARAPPA
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
CHOULTRI STREET PERIYAPATNA TOWN
MYSURU DISTRICT-571107.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING, BENGALURU 560 001,
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
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2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
MYSURU,
MYSURU DISTRICT-570005.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
HUNSURU
MYSURU DISTRICT-571 101.
4. THE TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
PERIYAPATNA,
MYSURU DISTRICT-571 107
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080
REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI. EMMANUEL SURESH KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/
2025/E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE D
PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO.5, IN SO FAR AS
PETITIONERS ARE CONCERNED, IN THE INTEREST OF
JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32094/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT REKHA H R
W/O PRAKASH S
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AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
PRESIDENT TOWN PANCHAYAT,
KOPPA, TALUK- KOPPA,
DISTRICT-CHIKKAMAGALURU,
RESIDENT OF INDIRANAGAR,
ASHRYA BADAVANE
AT AND POST KOPPA
TALUK - KOPPA
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
PIN CODE-577126.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
TALUK-CHIKKAMAGALURU
DISTRICT-CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE-577 101.
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYAT,
KOPPA, TALUK- KOPPA,
DISTRICT - CHIKKAMAGALURU,
PIN CODE-577126.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA, NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
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BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU - 560080,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
R4 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE
LETTER/COMMUNICATION DATED 26.03.2025 BEARING
NO.UDA/39/MLR 2025 (E) ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT
NO.1 TO THE RESPONDENT NO.3 WHICH HAS BEEN
PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE - A AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32290/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI. PRADEEP KUMAR S.S.
S/O SHIVARAJ.N.
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
PRESIDENT,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT NO.727, K.E.B ROAD,
NEAR GANESHA TEMPLE,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
2. SMT. SUMITHRA,
W/O RANGNANTH,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO.2, UPPARA BEEDI,
KOTE ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
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3. SRI. KRISHNAIAH M.K,
S/O L. KALLAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO.09,
PETE MACHAGOWDANAHALLI,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
4. SMT. SHARADHA,
W/O A.V PRUTHVI RAJ,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT PETE HARIJANA COLONY,
JAI BHEEM NAGAR, ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
5. SMT. PALLAVI. R,
W/O MANJUNANTHA A.S,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO.11,
BESTHARA BEEDI,
PETE, ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
6. SRI. SUBHAN SHAREEF,
S/O PYAREJAN SHAREEF,
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO.05, MUSLIM BEEDI,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
7. SRI. ABDUL BASITH,
S/O NABI JAN,
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
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COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT MUSLIM STREET,
NEAR JAMIYA MASJID,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
8. SMT. LAKSHAMMA,
W/O MANJEGOWDA H.G,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO.04,
HAMPARPURA VILLAGE,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
9. SMT. RAHEEM UMISA,
W/O MOHAMMED SALEEM,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT AGASARA BEEDI, PETE,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
10. SRI. HUVANNA,
S/O NANJEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT KOTE, HINDALA KOPPALU,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
11. SRI. ANIKETHAN T.S,
S/O SHIVARAMAIAH T.V,
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO.16, K.H.B QUARTERS,
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ENTAKERE ROAD, BEHIND BUS DEPOT,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
12. SMT. ANUSHA K.S,
W/O HARISH.K,
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT WARD NO. 13, KELLUR,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
13. SMT. GEETHA,
W/O LAKSHAMANA,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT ARRAVATTIGE THITTA,
ARKALGUD TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573102.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN-573201.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN-573201.
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4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE ARKALGUD TOWN PANCHAYAT,
ARKALGUD TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT-573102
REP. BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/
E248111 DTD. 15.09.2025 VIDE ANNX-D PASSED BY R-4 IN
THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32320/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. SUKANYA JAGADISH SHETTY
W/O JAGADISH SHETTY
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS
PRESIDENT TOWN PANCHAYAT,
SALIGRAM TALUK-BRAHMAVARA
DISTRICT-UDUPI
RESIDENT OF 2-13-1
BANNADY ROAD, NEAR ANJANEYA TEMPLE
CHITHRAPADI, TALUK-BRAHMAVARA
DISTRICT-UDUPI-576 225.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V.TOWER,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
CHIKKAMAGALURU
TALUK-CHIKKAMAGALURU
DISTRICT-CHIKKAMAGALURU
PIN CODE-577 101.
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYAT, SALIGRAMA,
TALUK-BRAHMAVAR
DISTRICT-UDUPI
PIN CODE-576 225.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION KARNATAKA
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU-560 080
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
R4 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
LETTER/COMMUNICATION DTD 24.06.2025 BEARING NO.
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UDA/39/MLR 2025 (E) ISSUED BY THE R-1 TO THE R-3
WHICH HAS BEEN PRODUCED AT ANNX-A AND ALLOWED
THE PETITIONER TO CONTINUE IN THE PRESENT POST.
IN W.P. NO. 32327/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. TAHERA BEGAM
W/O SARVAR PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
PRESIDENT, ALUR TOWN PANCHAYAT,
ALUR TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
2. SRI. THOFOQ,
S/O LATE ABDUL KHADAR,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, ALUR TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT KHAZI MOHALLA, KASABA HOBALI,
ALUR TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
3. SRI. DHARAMA M.B,
S/O BHAIRAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, ALUR TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT MARASU VILLAGE, ALUR TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
4. SRI. ABDUL KUDDUS,
S/O BASHA SAHEB,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, ALUR TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT KHAJI MOHALLA, ALUR TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
5. SMT. SHEELA S.K,
W/O SIDDESH M,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILOR, ALUR TOWN PANCHAYAT,
R/AT NO.15, PANCHANAHALLI VILLAGE,
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KADUE TALUK,
CHICKMAGALUR DISTRICT-577182.
6. SRI. HARISH K,
S/O KRISHNAMURTHY RAO H.R,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, ALUR,
R/AT BEHIND B.M.ROAD,
ALUR, ALUR TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
7. SMT. JAYAMMA,
W/O SHIVASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 66 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, ALUR,
R/AT ASHA EXTENSION, ALUR TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
8. SMT. H.C VEDA,
W/O SURESHA H.P,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, ALUR,
R/AT HUNASAVALLI, ALUR TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
9. SRI. SANTHOSHA A.V,
S/O VEERABADRAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
COUNCILOR TP, ALUR,
R/AT HALE ALUR, ALUR TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573213.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. MAHAMMED TAHIR A., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
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BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN-573201.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN-573201.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE ALUR TOWN PANCHAYAT
ALUR TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT-573213
REP. BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA BEARING NO.
SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/E248111 DATED 15/09/2025 VIDE
ANNEXURE-D PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO.4 IN THE
INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32389/2025
BETWEEN:
1. A S SHIVARUDRAMMA
W/O VIJAYKUMAR V S
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AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILOR,
MAGADI TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDING AT ARALEPETE,
2ND CROSS, MAGADI TOWN,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH
DISTRICT-562120.
2. SRI RIYAZ AHMAD,
S/O LATE ABDUL LATHIF,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILOR,
R/AT VENKATAPPA BEEDI,
NEW MASJID MOHALLA, WARD NO. 12,
MAGADI TOWN, NOW BANGALORE
SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
3. SRI ASHWATH,
S/O LATE KEMPAYYA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
R/AT HOSAPETE SOUTH DIVISION,
HOSAPETE MAIN ROAD,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
4. SRI VENKATARAMU
S/O LATE GOVINDAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, R/AT WARD NO. 12
HOMBALAMMANA PETE, HOSA MASIDI,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
5. SRI. RANGAHANUMAYYA
S/O LATE MAGADI RANGAYYA,
AGED ABOUT 68 YEARS, OCC. COUNCILLOR,
R/AT TIRUMALE SOUTH DIVISION,
CHOUDESHWARI TEMPLE ROAD,
TIRUMALE, MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
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6. SRI REHAMAT ULLAKHAN
S/O YUSUF KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
R/AT NEW MASJID MOHALLA,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
7. SMT. FIRDOS ANJUM
W/O JAMMU,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR. R/AT B. K. ROAD,
SOUTH DIVISION, VENKATAPPA ROAD,
NEW MASJID, MAGADI TOWN,
MAGADI, NOW BANGALORE
SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
8. SMT. ASHARANI
W/O RAGHU,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, HOSAPETE,
JAVARAPPA COLONY, HOSAPETE,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
9. SMT. BHAGYAMMA
W/O NARAYANAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
R/AT IDSMI LAYOUT, HOSAPETE,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
10. SRI SHIVAKUMAR H. R.
S/O RANGANARASINHAYYA,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
R/AT KALIYAPPA LAYOUT,
HOSAPETE, MEDARA ROAD,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
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11. SRI SHABIR PASHA
S/O LATE BAKHUSH,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
HOSALLI ROAD SOUTH DIVISION,
WARD NO. 19, HOSALLI ROAD
OLD MASJID, M AGADI TOWN MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
12. SMT K. R. VIJAYALAKSHMI,
W/O RUPESH KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
R/AT JYOTHI NAGAR,
KALYA GATE, MAGADI TOWN MAGADI NOW
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
13. SMT HEMALATA NAGARAJ
W/O NAGARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
SOMESHWARA COLONY,
LAKSHMI NILAYA, HOSALLI ROAD,
WARD NO. 15, MAGADI TOWN,
MAGADI, NOW BANGALORE
SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
14. K V BALU,
S/O VENKATACHALAPATI
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, RESIDING AT
GOURAMMANAKERE SOUTH DIVISION,
KALIKAMBA TEMPLE ROAD,
KR ROAD MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
15. M N MANJUNATH
S/O LATE NARASINHAMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
RESIDING AT B K ROAD
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NORTH DIVISION,
TAGGIKUPPE ROAD, KALYA GATE,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT 562120.
16. REKHA NAVEEN
W/O NAVEEN KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
RESIDING AT MANJUNATH NAGAR,
NARASINHA CIRCLE,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI, NOW
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
17. ANIL KUMAR
S/O LATE REVANNA,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
OCC COUNCILLOR, B. K. ROAD,
NORTH DIVISION, ARALE PETE NO. 1231,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI, NOW
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
18. SMT. MAMATA
W/O GURUSWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, R/AT NES LAYOUT,
SOUTH DIVISION, KEMPEGOUDA NAGAR,
GADDEBAYALU, MAGADI TOWN,
MAGADI, NOW BANGALORE
SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
19. SMT. NAGARATHNAMMA
W/O RAJANNA
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, RESIDING AT NES LAYOUT,
GANDHI NAGAR, MAGADI TOWN,
MAGADI, NOW BANGALORE
SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
20. SRI JAYARAMU P
S/O LATE PUTTARANGAYYA
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AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, RESIDING AT
HOMBALAMMANA PETE,
SOUTH DIVISION, MAGADI TOWN,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
21. SMT. RAMYA NARASINHAMURTHY
W/O NARASINHAMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR, RAJKUMAR ROAD,
KUMBAR ROAD CIRCLE, MAGADI TOWN,
MAGADI, NOW BANGALORE
SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
22. SRI PURUSHOTTAM H. J.
S/O JAVARAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
OCC. COUNCILLOR,
TIRUMALE NATARAJ LAYOUT,
OPPOSITE R. R. PALACE,
MAGADI TOWN, MAGADI,
NOW BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562120.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. CHANDRASHEKAR L., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M. S. BUILDING, BENGALURU-560001.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
AND DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT,
RAMANAGARA-562159.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT,
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT-562 159.
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4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO. 16, 2D AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE MAGADI CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
MAGADI,
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT- 562159
REPRESENTED BY ITS
COMMISSIONER/CEO.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI. SHIVASHANKARA Y D, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE WRIT OF
CERTIORARI OR ORDER OR DIRECTION TO
COMMUNICATION DATED 27.01.2025 BEARING HAVING NO
SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB PASSED BY THE
RESPONDENT NO.4 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-F AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32429/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. NADEERA PARVEEN
W/O H. HASNAR SAB,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, SAGAR CMC,
R/AT NEHRU NAGARA, 1ST CROSS,
SAGAR TALUK,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT-577401.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. MAHAMMED TAHIR A., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT,
SHIVAMOGGA-577201.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
SAGAR SUB-DIVISION, SAGAR TALUK,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT-577401.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE SAGAR CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
JC ROAD, CHAMARAJPETE,
SAGAR TALUK,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT-577401,
REP. BY ITS CEO.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI. VISHWANATH R HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/
2025/E248111 DATED 15/09/2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-D
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IN W.P. NO. 32473/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI C N MOHAN
S/O NANJUNDAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
PRESIDENT TMC, CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT NO. 141, MADIVALA STREET,
BEHIND CHANDRAMAULESHWARA TEMPLE,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
2. SRI. PRAKASH. C.S,
S/O SIDDEGOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT NO.108, RENUKAMBA ROAD,
OPP. P AND T OFFICE,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
3. SMT. BANASHANKARI K.N,
W/O SUBRAHMANYA C.N
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT NO. 25,
GANESHA DEVASTHANA BEEDI,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
4. SMT. REKHA G.M,
W/O M.R ANIL KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT WARD NO.10, NEAR CHURCH,
NAGASAMUDRA ROAD,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
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5. SRI. ILYAZ C.K,
S/O C.B KAIANDAR,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT BAGUR ROAD, SRIDEVI NAGARA,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
6. SMT. KAVITHA,
W/O C.S RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
VICE-PRESIDENT TMC,
CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT ARALIKATTE, BAGUR ROAD,
NEAR JAYALAKSHMI FLOOR MILL,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
7. SRI. YOGESH,
S/O SANNA ERAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC,
CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT NO. 305, WARD NO. 13,
BAGUR ROAD, GURANAHALLI,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
8. SRI. RAMAKRISHNA,
S/O VENKATAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR TMC, CHANNARAYAPATNA,
R/AT NO. 158, GAYATHRI LAYOUT,
NEAR RAGHAVENDRA SAW MILL,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL.,ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN DISTRICT
HASSAN-573201.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN DISTRICT
HASSAN-573201.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE CHANNARAYAPATNA TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
NEAR OLD BUS STAND,
CHANNARAYAPATNA TALUK,
HASSAN DISTRICT-573116.
REP. BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SRI. C N KESHAVA MURTHY, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION HAVING BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/
6/2025/E248111 DTD. 15.09.2025 VIDE ANNX-D PASSED
BY R-4 IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND
ETC.
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IN W.P. NO. 32500/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI B P RAMESH KUMAR
S/O LATE PREMCHAND,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
R/AT. NO.1335, WHITE HOUSE,
PRITCHARD ROAD, ROBERTSONPET,
KGF-563 12.
2. SMT. TASNEEM BANU
W/O. MUJAHID AHMED
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 20
NO. 565 SUBRAMANI TEMPLE STREET
NEAR MURGAN TEMPLE, KGF-563 122.
3. SRI MUNISWAMY V
S/O. VELAYADHYAM R C,
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 02
NO. 40 NEW ORIENTAL LINE,
COROMANDEL, KGF-563 122.
4. SRI. KARUNA KARAN G
S/O. GOVINDAN
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 22
NO. PADMA LAYA VIVEK NAGAR,
NEAR SUBRAMANI SWAMY
LAYOUT, KGF - 563 122.
5. SMT. SUBHASHINI R
C/O. RAMESH G
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 11
NO. 621 EURISON BLOCK MARIKUPPAM
KGF-563 122.
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6. SMT. RADHA
W/O. MANJUNATH
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 24
NO. 366 PRITCHARD ROAD
ROBERTSONPET, KGF-563 122.
7. SMT. INDIRA GANDHI R
W/O. DAYASHANKAR
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 14
NO. 16 D TILE BLOCK, NEAR DRAMA HALL
CHAMPIONREEFS, KGF - 563 122.
8. SMT. MALARWANI M
W/O. BALASUBRAMANI S
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 06
NO. 51 HENRYS 1ST LINE,
COROMANDEL, KGF-563 122.
9. SMT. SHANTI A
W/O. ANBAZHAGAN
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 09
NO. 13, 1 P.O BLOCK MARIKUPPAM
RAILWAY STATION, KGF-563 122.
10. SMT. MONISHA R
D/O. RAMESH
AGED ABOUT 26 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 12
NO. 343 D BLOCK CHAMPIONREEFS
KGF-563 122.
11. SRI. THANGA RAJ P
S/O. PONNAN
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 08
NO. 177 CORONATION TOWN
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KGF-563 122.
12. SMT. M SHANTI
W/O. UDAYA KUMAR
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 13
NO. 1552 B BLOCK NEAR
ST MARKS CHURCH
ASHOK NAGAR, KGF-563 122.
13. SRI. PRABHU M
S/O. MOHAN K,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 03
NO. 64 BALAGHAT LINE,
COROMANDEL RAILWAY STATION
KGF-563 122.
14. SMT. DEVI
W/O. MUNISWAMY
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 21
NO. 977/1 RAMAR TEMPLE STREET,
GANESH TEMPLE
OORGAUMPET, KGF - 563 122.
15. SMT. SUKANIYA S
W/O. SURESH BABU G
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 18
NO. 81 KENNEDYS 3RD LINE,
OORGAUM POST, KGF-563 122.
16. SRI. D JAYAPAL
S/O. DHANAPAL
AGED ABOUT 66 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 07
NO. C-94 BUNGLOW KGF CLUB ROAD
KGF-563 122.
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17. SRI. N RAMESH
S/O NAGAN
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 16
NO. 420 ET BLOCK OORGAUM
KGF-563 122.
18. SRI. SHASHIDHARAN C P
S/O. POOSWAMY
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 10
NO. 714 O DANIEL ROAD,
POLICE STATION, B SHOP,
KGF - 563 122.
19. SMT. VENI
C/O. PANDIYAN A
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 04
NO. 40 WESLIYAN BLOCK,
COROMANDEL POST, KGF-563 122.
20. SMT. JEEVANATHIYA RAJESH
W/O. RAJESH J
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 19
NO. 1462 GUNDU CHETTY STREET,
ASHOK NAGAR, KGF-563 122.
21. SRI. VENU GOPAL
S/O SHANMUGAM
AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 35
NO. 81 PANDAR LINE
KUPPAM MAIN ROAD, KGF-563 122.
22. SRI. G SARAVANA KUMAR
S/O. GOVINDA SWAMY
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 33
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NO. 23 MASJEED STREET
ANDERSONPET, KGF-563 122.
23. SMT. MANJALUDEVI M
W/O. EKAMBARAM
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 17
NO. 365 N.T BLOCK NEAR CHURCH
KGF-563 122.
24. SMT. RAMALAMMA G
W/O. GANTLAPPA
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 28
NO. 710/A 6TH CROSS ROAD
2ND BLOCK, KGF-563 122.
25. SRI. KODHANDAN N
S/O. NATARAJ
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 26
NO. 296/1 2ND MAIN 6TH CROSS
AMBEDKAR NAGAR, KGF-563 122.
26. SRI. SAKTIVELAN
S/O. SUNRAMANIYAN
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 23
NO.472/2 MARIYAMMA TEMPLE STREET
BOWRILALPET, KGF - 563 122.
27. SRI. B MANICKAM
S/O A BASAPPA GOWDA
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 01
NO.225 OFFICERS QUARTERS
BEML NAGAR, KGF-563 122.
28. SMT. RANI
W/O. ANAND N C
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
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NO787 OLD POST OFFICE ROAD
ANDRA LINE, ANDERSONPET,
KGF - 563 122.
29. SMT. SHALINI
W/O. NANDA KUMAR R
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 31
NO. CHINNATHAYAMMA COMPOUND,
IRUDHAYA PURAM, NEW COLONY,
KGF - 563 122.
30. SMT. JAYA LAKSHMI B
W/O. BASKAR B
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 29
NO.513 7TH CROSS ROAD 1ST BLOCK
GANESH PURAM, KGF - 563 122.
31. SRI. M GERMAIN JULIUS
S/O. MATHIYAS
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 32
NO.831 SUSAIPALEM
KGF-563 122.
32. SRI. SENDILNATH P
S/O. C PERIYA SWAMY
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 30
NO.1161 PIPE LINE ROBERTSONPET
KGF-563 122.
33. SMT. SHANTI
W/O. MUNISWAMY
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 05
NO.86 HENDRYS 3ST LINE,
COROMANDEL, KGF-563 122.
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34. SRI. PRAVEEN KUMAR V
S/O. M VARADARAJ
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS
COUNCILLOR WARD NUMBER 27
NO.1777 5TH CROSS ROAD,
BEHIND ST TERESAS CHURCH
KGF-563 122.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. S JAGAN BABU., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING, BENGALURU- 560 001,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
KOLAR DISTRICT
KOLAR 563 101.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
KOLAR DISTRICT
KOLAR 563 101.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU - 560 080.
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE ROBERTSONPET CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
B.M.ROAD, OPP. MUNICIPAL GROUND,
KGF-563 122.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 IS SERVED)
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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE WRIT OR
WRIT OF CERTIORARI / ANY OTHER WRIT QUASHING
ANNEXURE-A DATED 15/09/2025 THE VIDE NO.
SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/E248111 ISSUED BY RESPONDENT
NO.4 IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32511/2025
BETWEEN:
1. JAYANTHI SHIVAKUMAR
W/O SHIVAKUMAR
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS
WORKING AS PRESIDENT
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE,
R/AT DOOR NO.X -127, M D BLOCK,
SOMWARAPETE TOWN AND
TALUK KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
2. MOHINI S E
W/O HEMANTH KUMAR H G
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS
WORKING AS VICE PRESIDENT
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE,
R/AT VALLABAYI ROAD,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
3. NAGARATHNA B
W/O PARKASH T M
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
WORKING AS COUNCILLOR
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE,
R/AT HOUSE NO R-181
RANGER BLOCK,
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SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
4. SHUBHAKAR B R
S/O LATE B K RACHAPPA
AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE, R/AT
HOUSE NO W-110, JANATHA COLONY
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
5. B R MAHESH
S/O B T NANJUNDAIAH
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
COUNCILLORM TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE, R/AT NO 34,
MADIKERI ROAD,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK,
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
6. JEEVAN M V
S/O M R VASU,
AGE ABOUT 31 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE, HOUSE NO.X12-1
MAHADESHWARA BLOCK
SOMAVARAPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRIC - 571236.
7. CHANDRU P K
S/O LATE KEPU P B
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
COUNCILLOR,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE,
R/AT NO.F-8/1, BELURU ROAD,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
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8. SANJEEVA B
S/O LATE BABU PUJARI
AGED ABOUT 66 YEARS
COUNCILLOR TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
SOMAVARAPETE
R/AT HOUSE NO R-38,
RANGER BLOCK,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
9. B C VENKATESH
S/O BILIMAGA PUTTASWAMY CHENNAIAH SETTY
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
COUNCILLOR TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMWARAPETE R/AT HOSUE NO -46/1,
TEMPLE ROAD, NEAR POST OFFICE,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
10. SHEELA D'SOUZA
W/O WALTER D'SOUZA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
COUNCILLOR,
TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMAVARAPETE R/AT SCHOOL ROAD,
NEAR JUNIOR COLLEGE,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
11. B R MRUTHUNJAYA
S/O LATE B N RAJASHEKARA,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS
COUNCILLOR TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
SOMWAVARAPETE, R/AT HOUSE NO-46/1,
SOMWARPETE TOWN AND TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. RAGHAVENDRA KATTIMANI M., ADVOCATE)
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AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
M S BUILDING,
BENGALURU - 560001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V V TOWER, DR.BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU - 560001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
D C OFFICE MADIKERI
KODAGU - 571207.
4. THE THASILDAR
SOMWARPETE TALUK,
KOADAGU DISTRICT - 571236.
5. THE STATE ELECTION
COMMISSION KARNATAKA
NO 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADHASHIVANAGARA
BENGALURU - 560080.
6. TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
SOMAWARAPETE TOWN
SOMAWARAPETE TALUK
KODAGU DISTRICT-571 236
REP. BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER
(AMMENDED VIDE ORDER DATED 29.10.2025)
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR AGA, FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
SRI. VENKATESH R BHAGAT, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE
NO. SECK/NAAAE39MLR2025E DATED 24.06.2025 PASSED
BY THE RESPONDENT NO.1 PRODUCED AT ABOVE AS
ANNEXURE-G, IN SO FAR AS THE PETITIONERS ARE
CONCERNED, IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY
AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32524/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI RAGHAVENDRA K
S/O KARUNAKARAN,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT SAPTHA ANUGRAHA NILAYA,
1ST FLOOR, WARD NO.23,
SHANKARAPURA,
BEHIND BHARATHI COLONY,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
2. SRI SURESH
S/O SRIKANTANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
PRESIDENT,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.10 NAYAKA STREET,
RAMASAMUDRA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571342
3. SRI MANJUNATHA C M
S/O MALLIKARJUNASWAMY A,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.9/124, VANIYAR STREET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
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4. SRI CHANDRASHEKAR C G
S/O GOVINDA P,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT WARD NO.21,
CHIKKA ANGADI STREET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
5. SMT. SUDHA P
W/O BANGARA NAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT SUBEDAR KATTE BEEDI,
RAMASAMUDRA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571342.
6. SMT. C M ASHA
W/O NATARAJ S,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,.
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.21/66, KURUBARA STREET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
7. SMT. MAMATHA H S
W/O S BALASUBRAMANYA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
VICE-PRESIDENT,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT WARD NO.16,
SNEHA SETHU, 3RD CROSS,
OPP PUTTAMANI PARK,
SUDHAMANAGARA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
8. SMT. THOWSIYA BANU
W/O ISRAR PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
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CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.5/192, AHMED NAGAR MOHALLA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
9. SRI MANOJ PATEL
S/O K P MAHADEVASWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.10/56, WARD NO.10,
BASAVANAGUDI BEEDI,
KARINANJANAPURA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
10. SRI KHALEEL ULLA N
S/O NOOR ULLA KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.61/3, MACCA MOHALLA,
NEAR KAVERI WATER TANK,
GALIPURA EXTENSION,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
11. SRI AFSAR PASHA
S/O MOHAMMED YUSUF,
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.6/227, 2ND CROSS,
NEAR FATHIMA MASJID,
G K MOHALLA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
12. SMT. M. KALAVATHI,
W/O C.K RAVIKUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 13/171, DR. B.R AMBEDKAR STREET,
3RD CROSS, KASABA HOBLI,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
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13. SMT. S.GOWRI,
W/O SENDIL KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.3/340, 2ND CROSS,
VARADARAJAPURA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
14. SMT. BHAGYA,
W/O LATE KRISHNA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT JALAHALLI HUNDI,
DODDARAYAPETE POST,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
15. SRI. MOHAMMED AMEEQ,
S/O MOHAMMED NAZEER
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT WARD NO.4, GALIPURA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
16. SRI. MAHESHA.M,
S/O MAHADEVAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 58/4, NEAR
GOVT KANNADA SCHOOL, GALIPURA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
17. SRI. CHINNAMMA,
W/O LATE SIDDARAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS, COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 14/290, BEHIND K.S.R.T.C BUS STAND,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
18. SMT. KUMUDA M.S,
W/O KESHAVAMURTHY K.C,
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS, COUNCILLOR,
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CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NEW EXTENSION, WARD NO.10,
KARINANJANAPURA, BUDDHA NAGARA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
19. SRI. C.M SHIVARAJ,
S/O MAHADEVANAYAKA,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO. 19/45, 1ST CROSS,
NAYAKA STREET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
20. SMT. N.GAYATHRI,
W/O M.S CHANDRASHEKAR,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT WARD NO.16, NANJANAGUDU ROAD,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
21. SRI. ABRAR AHAMED,
S/O ABDUL MAJEED,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS, COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 12/210, K.P MOHALLA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
22. SRI. C.A BASAVANNA,
S/O ANKASHETTY,
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS, COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT NO.17/168, UPPARA STREET,
SHANKARAPURA, BEHIND BHARATHI COLONY,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
23. SMT. NEELAMMA S,
W/O SHANKARAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 181, 1 WARD, AMBEDKAR STREET,
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SOMAVARAPETE VILLAGE AND POST,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
24. SMT. LOKESHWARI.M
W/O CHIKKARAJU.R,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 12, BHAGEERATHA NAGARA,
CHENNIPURADAMOLE,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
25. SMT. CHANDRAKALA B.S,
W/O C.N VENKATARAM,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT 16/10, NANJANAGUD ROAD,
RAILWAY EXTENSION,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313.
26. SRI. R.M RAJAPPA,
S/O LATE S. MADAIAH,
AGED ABOUT YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHAMARAJANAGAR CMC,
R/AT WARD NO.27, 1 CROSS,
DR.B.R AMBEDKAR EXTENSION,
RAMASAMUDRA,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571342.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. VARUN JAYKUMAR PATIL., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560001
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
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2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT,
CHAMARAJANAGAR-571313.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT,
CHAMARAJANAGAR-571313.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080
REP BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE CHAMARAJANAGAR CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NEAR CHAMARAJANAGARA TEMPLE,
CART STREET,
CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT-571313
REP BY ITS CEO.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/
2025/E248111 DATED 15/09/2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-D
PASSED BY RESPONDENT NO.4 AND ETC.,
IN WP NO. 32527/2025
BETWEEN:
1. MUNIKRISHNA D M
SON OF LATE MUNIRAJU,
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AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
PRESIDENT, TMC DEVANAHALLI,
RESIDING AT BEHIN D KUSTI CHATRA,
WARD NO.6. DEVANAHALLI TOWN,
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT-562110.
2. G A RAVINDRA,
SON OF LATE G K ASHWATHNARAYAN,
AGED 48 YEARS, VICE-PRESIDENT,
TMC DEVANAHALLI,
R/A VEERAPPA GUTTALLI STREET,
WARD NO. 12, DEVANAHALLI TOWN,
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT-562110.
3. SMT V KOMALA,
W/O NATARAJ
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS,
4. SMT GEETHA K
W/O SHRIDHAR MURTHY
AGE ABOUT 33 YEARS
5. SMT LEELAVATHI
W/O SHIVAKUMAR
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS
6. SRI M SOMASHEKHAR @ BABU
S/O LATE MUNIKRISHNAPPA
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
7. SRI VENUGOPALA
S/O LATE BASAVARAJA
AGE ABOUT 48 YEARS
8. SMT G REKHA
W/O G N VENUGOPAL
AGE ABOUT 47 YEARS
9. SMT PUSHPALATHA K R
W/O LAKSHMINARAYANA
AGE ABOUT 42 YEARS
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10. SRI NARAYANASWAMY @ BOMBAY
S/O LATE NANJUNDAPPA
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS
11. SRI BALARAJU D R
S/O LATE RAMAPPA
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS
12. SRI MANJUNATHA N K
S/O LATE M KRISHNAPPA
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS
13. SRI S C CHANDRAPPA
S/O LATE CHANNAPPA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
14. SMT SUMITHRA S
W/O MANJUNATH
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
15. SMT D GOPAMMA
W/O MUNISHAMAPPAA
AGED ABOUT 65 YEAR
16. SRI RUDRESH Y R
S/O LATE Y R RUDRAMURTHY
AGE ABOUT 32 YEARS
17. SRI N RAGHU
S/O LATE NARASIMAIAH
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS
18. SMT MANJULA M MURTHY
W/O M MURTHY
AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS
19. SRI SURESH G
S/O LATE GOPALAPPA
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
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20. SMT CHAITHRA V
W/O VIJIKUMAR
AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS
21. SMT LAKSHMI AMBARISH D C
W/O AMBARISH
AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS
22. SMT RATHNAMMA
W/O GARE RAVIKUMAR
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS
23. SRI S NAGESH
S/O LATE SHANKARAPPA
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
PETITIONERS NO. 3 TO 23 ARE
COUNCELLORS OF TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
DEVANAHALLI, DEVANAHALLI TOWN,
BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT-562110.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. ARUN C BHAT., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
MS BUILDING, DR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE-560 001.
2. DIRECTOR,
DIRECTORATE OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V V TOWER, DR AMBADKAR VEEDHI,
BANGALORE-560 001.
3. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT,
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION HOUSE,
BEERSANDRA VILLAGE, DEVANAHALLI TALUK,
BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT-562110.
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4. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
DODDABALLAPURA, SUB-DIVISION,
BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT-561 203.
5. TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
DEVANAHALLI, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT,
PIN-562110. REP. BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
6. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA, NO 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGARA,
BANGALURU-560 080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SRI. NAGARAJ S JAIN, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE AN
APPROPRIATE WRIT OR ORDER DECLARING THAT THE
DURATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM 06.05.2023 TO
10.02.2025 APPOINTED TO THE TOWN MUNICIPAL
COUNCIL, DEVANAHALLI AS PER NOTIFICATION DATED
08.06.2023 BEARING NO.48 MLR 2023 VIDE ANNX-E
ISSUED BY THE R1, SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL
TERM OF FIVE YEARS OF THE ELECTED BODY.
IN W.P. NO. 32537/2025
BETWEEN:
1. MR SATISH KUMAR
THE PRESIDENT,
MULKI TOWN PANCHAYATH,
S/O SHARADA,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
R/A NO. 8-28, KAKVA ROAD,
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NEAR VIJAYA COLLEGE,
MULKI 574154,
MANGALORE D K.
2. SMT LAKSHMI
THE VICE PRESIDENT,
MULKI TOWN PANCHAYATH,
W/O MARUTHI, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS,
R/A 19/113A, LINGAPPAYA KADU
NEAR MALLIKARJUNA MATNA,
K S RAO NAGARA KARNAD
POST MULKI 574154, MANGALORE D K.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. K CHANDRANATH ARIGA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
4TH FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA,
DR AMBEDKAR ROAD,
BANGALORE 560001,
BY ITS UNDER SECRETARY.
2. THE DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER
AND THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
AND THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE,
MANGALORE 575001.
3. THE TAHASILDAR
MULKI TALUK 574154
MANGALORE D K.
4. THE MULKI TOWN PANCHAYATH
KARNAD,
MULKI 574154, D K.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
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SHADASHIVANAGAR,
BANGALORE 560080,
REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
R4 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/APVP/6/
2025/E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 ISSUED BY THE
DIRECTING THE R5 I.E. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, THE STATE
ELECTION COMMISSION (ANNEXURE-G) AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 32560/2025
BETWEEN:
SRI. K. MOHANDASA SHENOY
S/O NARAYANA SHENOY,
AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS,
PRESIDENT CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
KUNDAPURA, TALUK-KUNDAPURA,
DISTRICT-UDUPI,
RESIDENT OF 5-639/A
WEST BLOCK ROAD,
BEHIND DURGAMBA GARAGE,
KUNDAPURA, TALUK-KUNDAPURA,
DISTRICT-UDUPI-576201.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. BAGOJI VIJAYAKUMAR GURAPPA., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
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DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION,
V.V.TOWER,
DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560 001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
UDUPI TALUK - UDUPI
DISTRICT - UDUPI-576104.
4. THE CHIEF OFFICER,
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
KUNDAPURA
TALUK-KUNDAPURA
DISTRICT - UDUPI-576101.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGARA,
BENGALURU - 560080,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SRI. AJITH A SHETTY, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
LETTER/COMMUNICATION DATED 24.06.2025 BEARING
NO.UDA/39/MLR 2025 (E) ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT
NO.1 TO THE RESPONDENT NO.3 WHICH HAS BEEN
PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE - A, AND ALLOW THE
PETITIONER TO CONTINUE IN PRESENT POST AND ETC.,
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IN W.P. NO. 32730/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI M KANTHARAJ
S/O MUNILINGAIAH
AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS
R/A MANJUNATHA NILAYA
WARD NO. 27 MALAGALU
KANAKAPURA TALUK
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT
KARNATAKA 562117.
2. SRI VIJAYKUMAR P
S/O K M PUTTAMADEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
R/A AMOGHA NILAYA
RANGANATHA BADAVANE
NEAR PIPE LINE ROAD
J C EXTENSION KANAKAPURA TALUK
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT
KARNATAKA 562117.
3. SRI RAM DASU
S/O CHIKKKANNA
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
R/AT MAHADESHWARA EXTENSION
NEAR MADESHWARA TEMPLE
KANAKAPURA TALUK
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT
KARNATAKA 562117.
4. N MOHAN
S/O MD NARASIMHA SHETTY
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS
R/A NO.194, SRI MATHA NILAYA
VIVEKANADA NAGARA 4TH CROSS ROAD
KANAKAPURA, BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT
KARNATAKA 562117.
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5. SRI V V NAGARAJU
S/O VENKATARAMANASHETTY
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS
R/A NO.29 SRINIVASA NILAYA
NARAYANAGOWDA BEEDI
BASAVESHWARA NAGARA
KANAKAPURA TALUK
BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT
KARNATAKA 562117.
6. SARALA B T
W/O SRINIVAS L
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS
LINGANNA ROAD JC EXTENSIONS
KANAKAPURA TOWN
BENGALURU SOUTH DISTRICT 562117.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. RANGASWAMY B., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
UBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M S BUILDING BENGALURU
REP BY SECRETARY.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
RAMANAGARA
RAMANAGARA DISTRICT 562159.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
RAMANAGARA
RAMANAGARA DISTRICT 562159.
4. THE KANAKAPURA TOWN
MUNICIPALITY COUNCIL KANAKAPURA,
RAMANAGARA DISTRICT 562159
REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER.
5. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
NO.16 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
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BELLARY ROAD SADASHIVANAGAR
BENGALURU 560080
REP BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. K S ANUSUYA DEVI, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECTING THE
RESPONDENTS NOT TO APPOINT ANY ADMINISTRATOR OR
OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE 4TH RESPONDENT-TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
KANAKAPURA, UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE FULL TERM
OF THE ELECTED PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND
COUNCILLORS, I.E., TILL 10.03.2027, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 42(11) OF THE KARNATAKA
MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 32735/2025
BETWEEN:
JAYANANDA GOWDA T
S/O. T. LOKAYYA GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KUTTYAR ROAD HOUSE,
BELTHANGADY THALUK,
DAKSHINA KANNADA-574 214.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. KARUNAKARA P., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY ITS
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAYATH RAJ
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VIDHANA SOUDHA,
AMBEDKAR VEEDHI
BENGALURU-560 001.
2. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
MANGALORE,
DAKSHINA KANNADA-575 002.
3. TAHSILDAR AND ELECTION OFFICER
PATTANA PANCHAYATH,
BELTHANGADY-574 214.
4. THE STATE ELECTION OFFICER
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BALLARI ROAD, SADHASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080.
5. THE PATTANA PANCHAYATH
BELTHANGADY THALUK,
BELTHANGADY,
D.K. DISTRICT-574 214,
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
NOTIFICATION ISSUED BY THE R4 NUMBERED AS SANKYA.
SEC/ULB/APVP/6/2025/E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 AT
ANNX-A IN SO FAR R5 IS CONCERNED AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 32767/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT MAMATHA
C/O NINGAPPA HOLIYANNANAVAR.
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AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
R/AT NO.00 NEHARU COLONY,
2ND CROSS, OPPOSITE JUNIOR COLLEGE,
SHIRALAKOPPA (RURAL), SHIVAMOGGA,
KARNATAKA 577 428.
2. SRI. M.R. RAGHAVENDRA
S/O MAHABALESHWARAPPA
AGED MAJOR R/AT KURUBARAKERI,
SHIRALAKOPPA (RURAL)
SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
3. SMT. VIJAYALAKSHMI
W/O H LOKESH
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS
R/AT NO. 22/1A, KURUBARAKERI,
SHIRALAKOPPA, SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
4. SMT. H.V. RAJESHWARI
W/O VASANTHAKUMARA H.M
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
R/AT 19-30 HONDADA KERI
SHIRALAKOPPA, SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
5. SMT. NIRMALA N P
W/O PRAKASH N.S
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
R/AT K.H. ROAD
SHIRALAKOPPA
SHIVAMOGGA-577 428.
6. SMT. SAYEED BANU
W/O SHAFEER,
AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS
R/AT S.B.KERI, SHIRALAKOPPA
SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
7. SMT. TASNEEM SULTAN
W/O M. MANSOOR ALI
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS
R/AT HALLUR MASUDI MUBAGA,
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SHIRALAKOPPA,
SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
8. SRI. MAQBOOL AHEMAD M
S/O MOHIDEEN SAAB,
AGED ABOUT 71 YEARS
R/AT ZAKIR HUSSAIN ROAD,
HALLUR, SHIRALAKOPPA
SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
9. SRI. JAFAR. P
S/O PATTI MODEEN SAB
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS
R/AT MATTA GADDE 5TH CROSS,
SHIRALAKOPPA(RURAL)
SHIVAMOGGA - 577 428.
10. SRI. MAHABALESHWAR
S/O GOVINDAPPA
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS
R/AT NEHARU COLONY
2ND CROSS, SHIRALAKOPPA RURAL
SHIVAMOGGA - 577 428.
11. SRI. SALMA BEGAM
W/O RAJASAB SIDDIK
AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS
R/AT 6TH CROSS, PAMP HOUSE,
SHIRALAKOPPA(RURAL)
SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
12. SRI. MOHAMMED SADIQ
S/O ALLA BHAKSH,
R/AT H.K.ROAD, SHIRALAKOPPA,
SHIVAMOGGA - 577 428.
13. SMT. LALITHAMMA
W/O SHANTAPPA
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS
R/AT 1ST CROSS, NEHARU COLONY,
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SHIRALAKOPPA (RURAL)
SHIVAMOGGA 577 428.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. PRAKASH B N., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
M.S. BUILDING,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
SHIVAMOGGA 577 201.
3. THE THASHILDHAR
SHIRALAKOPPA,
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT,
SHIVAMOGGA 577 201.
4. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
SAGARA SUB- DIVISION,
SAGARA 577 401.
5. CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER
KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD, SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU 560 080.
6. THE SHIRALKOPPA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER
SHIRALAKOPPA - 577 428.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R5;
SRI. A V GANGADHARAPPA, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO. SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-
ULB DATED 27.01.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE - E PASSED BY
RESPONDENT NO. 5 IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND
EQUITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 32999/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SHASHIKALA A
W/O VASANTHA N
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS
THE PRESIDENT, TOWN PANCHAYATH
SULLIA TALUK,
DAKSHINA KANNADA - 574239.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. KARUNAKARA P., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. STATE OF KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVT
DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAYATH RAJ
VIDHAN SOUDHA,
AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU - 560001.
2. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
MANGALORE,
DAKSHINA KANNADA - 575 002.
3. TAHSILDAR AND ELECTION OFFICER
TOWN PANCHAYATH
SULLIA TALUK, D.K- 574239.
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4. THE STATE ELECTION OFFICER
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BALLARI ROAD, SADHASHIVANAGAR
BENGALURU - 560080.
5. THE TOWN PANCHAYATH
SULLIA THALUK, SULLIA
D.K.DISTRICT - 574239
REPRESENTED BY ITS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER WRIT NOTIFICATION
ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT NUMBERED AS SANKYA:
SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/E248111 DATED 15.09.2025 AT
ANNX-A AND ETC.,
IN W.P. NO. 33048/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI C H DAYANAND KENGAL
S/O HANUMANTHIAH,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR AND PRESIDENT,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF SAMPANGHAVI BEEDI,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHILI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572214.
2. SRI. C.M.RAJASHEKAR
S/O MURUDIAH, AGE 44 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR AND VICE PRESIDENT,
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CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF HOOVADIGARA BEEDI
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
3. SMT. POORNIMA C.A.
W/O G.SUBRAMANYA SWAMY,
AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI
TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
VIDYANAGARA 2ND CROSS,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572214.
4. SMT. RATHNAMMA L H
W/O KALASE GOWDA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI
TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, JOGIHALLI,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
5. SMT S. R. SUDHA
W/O SURESH M N,
AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
B H ROAD, OPPOSITE PRIVATE DUS STAND
CHIKKANAYAKANAHILL,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572214.
6. SRI D.K. NAGARAJU
S/O KEMPAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI
TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
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DABBEGHATA (FARM HOUSE),
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
7. SRI SURESH G D
S/O DORE MUDDIAH,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI
TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
CHIKKANAYAKANA HALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
8. SMT. S.MAMATHA
W/O DHRUVA KUMAR,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI
TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
KURUBARAHALLI, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
9. SRI. K.MALLIKARJUNASWAMY,
W/O KENCHAMALLIAH,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
HOSABEEDI, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572214.
10. SRI C.G.MANJUNATHA
S/O GOPALA GOWDRU,
AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
NEAR NIRVANESHWARA TEMPLE AND MARKET,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
11. SRI H.M.RAJAMMA
W/O GAREBEERAPPA,
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AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, KODUGAL ROAD,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
12. SMT. LAKSHMI A
W/O C T PANDURANGA,
AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF HOSABAGILU MOOLE,
DEVANGA BEEDI
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
13. C.G.RENUKA PRASAD
ALIAS SHYAM,
S/O GANGARAJU,
AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF BEHIND VENKATARAMANA TEMPLE,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
14. SMT JAYAMMA
W/O C.M.RANGASWAMIAH,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF JOGIHALLI ROAD,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
15. SRI. C.BASAVARAJU
S/O CHIKKARAMAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
RESIDENT OF SHUKRAVARA BAGILU,
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
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CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
16. SRI. MALLESHIAH
S/O ERANNA,
AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF BAGILU MANE BEEDI,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
17. SRI. HAFEEZULLA KHAN,
S/O G H AHAMED KHAN,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS
RESIDENT OF JOGIHALLI ROAD,
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
18. SRI. C.B. THIPPESWAMY,
S/O N.BASAVALAH,
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, RESIDENT OF WARD NO.17,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT-572214.
19. SRI.C.M.RENUKAMMA
W/O C.T.GURUMURTHY,
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, RESIDENT OF PETE BEEDI,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
20. SMT. RAJESHWARI C L
W/O DODDIAH,
AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS
COUNCILLOR,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI
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TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF B.H.ROAD,
INFRONT OF KAMBALI SOCIETY,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
21. SMT. DAKSHYANAMMA
W/O DOREMUDDIAH,
AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
RESIDENT OF KODUGAL ROAD,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
22. SMT. PUSPA HANUMANTHA RAJU
W/O HANUMANTHA RAJU,
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, RESIDENT OF WARD NO.22,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
23. SMT. UMA C
W/O PARAMESH,
AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS
COUNCILLOR, CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TOWN
MUNCIPAL COUNCIL, RESIDENT OF
MARUTHI NAGARA, K
CHIKKANAYAKANAHLLI
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SRI. G MAHANTESH., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
A REPRESENTED BY IT'S CHIEF SECRETARY,
VIDHANA SOUDHA,
BENGALURU-560001.
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2. THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING,
BENGALURU 560 001.
3. THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER,
THE KARNATAKA ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
KRISHNA DEVARAYANA EDUCATIONAL BUILDING,
NEAR VEERASEVA MAHA SABHA,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR-560080.
4. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
D.C. OFFICE,
TUMKURU -572101.
5. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL
ADMINISTRATION.
V.V.TOWER, DR. B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU 560001.
6. THE CHIEF OFFICER,
TOWN MUNCIPAL COUNCIL,
CHIKKANAYAKANAHALLI,
TUMKUR DISTRICT -572214.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1, R2, R4 AND R5;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R3;
SRI. V F KUMBAR, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE
IMPUGNED COMMUNICATION DATED 15.09.2025 VIDE FILE
NO.SECK/ULB/APVP/6/2025/E248111 PRODUCED AT
ANNEXURE-D ISSUED BY 3RD RESPONDENT BEARING NO.
SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-ULB AS AT ANNEXURE-D
DETERMINING THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF TENURE OF
COUNCILORS AS ON 03.11.2025 AND ETC.,
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IN W.P. NO. 33544/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SRI UDAY KUMAR
S/O K B GOPAL
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
R/AT KOTE B M ROAD
KUNIGAL, TUMKUR
KARNATAKA-572130.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. SAMEEKSHA T R., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
M.S.BUILDING, BENGALURU-560001.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
V.V. TOWER, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,
BENGALURU-560001.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
KUNIGAL
KARNATAKA-572101.
4. TAHSILDAR
TALUK OFFICE, KUNIGAL
KARNATAKA-572130.
5. THE CHIEF OFFICER
KUNIGAL TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
BM ROAD, KUNIGAL
TUMKUR DISTRICT
KARNATAKA-572130.
6. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
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NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELARY RD SADASHIVANAGARA,
BANGALORE-560080.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R4;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6;
R5 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING ISSUE
APPROPRIATE WRIT OR ORDER DECLARING THAT THE
DURATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM 09.05.2023 TO
20.03.2025 APPOINTED TO KUNIGAL TOWN MUNICIPAL
COUNCIL AS PER ORDER DATED 06.05.2023 BEARING NO.
DUDC/NA STA. SAM(A)/CR/35/2023-24 VIDE ANNEXURE-B
SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL TERMS OF FIVE
YEARS OF THE ELECTED BODY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 33577/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SMT. MUMTAJ BANU
W/O. ABDUL ATHAULLA
AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS
SERVING AS PRESIDENT,
HANNUR PATTANA PANCHYATH
WARD NO.1, 971/A MUSLIM STREET
MM HILLS ROAD, HANUR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
2. SUDESHA. T
S/O. THIPPURA
AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR OF WARD
NO.2 NO.322, A.J.COLONY
HANUR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
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3. HARISH KUMAR
S/O LINGARAJU
AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR
OF WARD NO.3, MARUTHI NAGARA
HANUR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
4. MANJULA (GANGA)
W/O. SATHISH
AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.4
NO.322, A.J.COLONY
HANUR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
5. ROOPA
W/O.GOVINDARAJU
AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR OF WARD NO.5
NO.223, LOKKANHALLI MAIN ROAD,
A.J.COLONY HANUR, KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
6. MAHESH NAYAK
S/O KEMPARANAYAKA
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR
OF WARD NO.6
MARUTHINAGAR HANUR,
KOLLEGAL, CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
7. ANAND KUMAR R
S/O. RAMEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS
SERVING AS VICE PRESIDENT
HANNUR PATTANA PANCHYATH
WARD NO.8 NO.673,
DODDIKERI STREET HANUR,
KOLLEGAL, CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
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8. GIRISH. C
S/O. CHICKADEVE GOWDA
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR OF
WARD NO.9
NO.622, MARIGUDI BEDI HANUR,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
9. T. SOMSHEKAR
S/O. THIMMEGOWDA
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR
OF WARD NO.10
MARUTHINAGARA HANUR,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
10. SAMPATH KUMAR
S/O. MAHADEVIAH
AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR OF
WARD NO.11
GOWTHAM VIDYA SAMSTHE ROAD
HANUR,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
11. SMT. LATHAMANI
W/O. MAHADEVAPPA
AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR
OF WARD NO.12 NO.72,
R.S DODDI HANUR,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
12. MAHESH. M
S/O. MAHADEVAIAH
AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS
SERVING AS COUNCILLOR OF
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WARD NO.13 NO.65,
BMG SCHOOL ROAD HANUR,
KOLLEGAL,
CHAMARAJNAGAR - 571 439.
...PETITIONERS
(BY SMT. RUPA.B.P., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
M.S BUILDING,
BANGALORE 560 001,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
2. THE UNDER SECRETARY
KARNATAKA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
BANGALORE.
3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHAMARAJNAGAR.
4. CHIEF OFFICER
HANUR TOWN PANCHAYATH
HANUR, CHAMARAJNAGAR.
5. THE COMMISSIONER,
HANUR TOWN PANCHAYATH
HANUR,
CHAMARAJNAGAR.
6. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
KARNATAKA
REPRESENTED BY UNDER SECRETARY
NO.16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGARA
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BENGALURU - 560 080.
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R6)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT
IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE
COMMUNICATION BEARING NO.SECK/ULB/OTHR/1/2025-
ULB DATED 04.08.2025 VIDE ANNEXURE-A PASSED BY
RESPONDENT NO.2 IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND
EQUITY AND ETC.
IN W.P. NO. 34318/2025
BETWEEN:
1. SURESH G R
S/O LATE RANGAPPA,
AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS,
COUNCILLOR, R/AT WARD NO.1,
GURUMARANAHALLI EXTENSION,
CHANNARAYAPATNA,
HASSAN DIST-573116.
...PETITIONER
(BY SRI. GIRISH B BALADARE., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
M.S. BUILDING,
BENGALURU-560001,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.
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2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN DISTRICT,
HASSAN 573201.
3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
HASSAN SUB-DIVISION
HASSAN 573201.
4. THE KARNATAKA STATE
ELECTION COMMISSION,
NO. 16, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR,
BELLARY ROAD,
SADASHIVANAGAR,
BENGALURU-560080,
REP. BY ITS SECRETARY.
5. THE CHANNARAYAPTNA
CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
CHANNARAYAPATNA
HASSAN DIST- 573201,
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF OFFICER.
...RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. PRATHIMA HONNAPURA, AAG A/W
SMT. NAVYA SHEKHAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3;
SMT. VAISHALI HEGDE, ADVOCATE FOR R4;
R5 IS SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950, PRAYING TO DIRECTION
TO COMMUNICATION DATED 24.10.2025 PASSED BY THE
RESPONDENTS NO.5 IN BEARING NO.MUNISA (8) CR/2025-
26 PRODUCED AT ANNX-D AND ETC.
THESE WRIT PETITIONS COMING ON FOR ORDERS
THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV
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ORAL ORDER
In the present batch of petitions, the petitioners have sought for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus to declare the duration of Administrator's tenure to be excluded while counting the tenure of five years as regards the elected body. Certain other reliefs are also sought in the petition.
2. Subsequently, in light of appointment of Administrators, amendment applications have been filed in many of the matters and appointment of administrators was also challenged.
3. It is noticed that during the pendency of present petitions, identical question as raised in the present batch of petitions has come up before the Dharwad Bench in W.P.No.106387/2025 and connected matters and another batch of writ petitions has come up before the Kalaburagi Bench in W.P.No.203332/2025 and connected matters.
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4. In W.P.No.107806/2025 and connected matters disposed off on 04.12.2025, both the writ petitions referred to above before the Dharwad Bench and Kalaburagi Bench have taken note of all contentions and have concluded that the tenure of the elected body is for five years and that till elections are held after a period of five years, the Administrators appointed by the State could occupy the position of the Elected Body. The observations made in W.P.No.107806/2025 and connected matters from para 9 onwards details the legal position.
5. The relevant extract of the said order reads as follows:
"9. The Co-ordinate Bench of this Court in Sri. Allauddin (supra) has answered the questions raised in those petitions and the findings of the Co-ordinate Bench can be summarised as under:-
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(a) The tenure of the Councillors in Municipal Council cannot be extended beyond 5 years in case the election is not held before expiry of 5 years' tenure.
(b) The petitioners/councillors who have not challenged the earlier order appointing the Administrator under Section 315 of the Act, 1964, cannot challenge the order appointing the Administrator after completion of the tenure, to claim extension of tenure.
(c) The period during which the Administrator was in office cannot be excluded from calculating the term of the Municipal Council.
(d) The notification issued by the State to hold elections do not impinge the rights of the councillors.
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10. As already noticed, the Co-ordinate Bench of this Court in Sri. Allauddin (supra) has concluded that the petitioners/elected councillors cannot claim extension of tenure beyond 5 years in view of the mandate under Article 243 of the Constitution of India. The Court has also held that the period during which the Administrator was in office cannot be excluded from calculating the term of the office. In addition, the Co-ordinate Bench has also held that the notification issued by the State to hold elections could not impinge the rights of the petitioners.
11. However, the petitioners contend that the question as to whether Administrator can be appointed in case election is not held before the expiry of the tenure of the Municipal Council is not raised in Allauddin (supra).
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12. To answer the question raised, it is
necessary to refer to Article 243(U) of
Constitution of India which reads as under:-
"243U. Duration of Municipalities, etc. -
(1) Every Municipality, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer:
Provided that a Municipality shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before its dissolution.
(2) No amendment of any law for the time being in force shall have the effect of causing dissolution of a Municipality at any level, which is functioning immediately before such amendment, till the expiration of its duration specified in clause (1).
(3) An election to constitute a Municipality shall be completed,-
(a) before the expiry of its duration specified in clause (1);
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(b) before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution:
Provided that where the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Municipality would have continued is less than six months, it shall not be necessary to hold any election under this clause for constituting the Municipality for such period.
(4) A Municipality constituted upon the dissolution of a Municipality before the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Municipality would have continued under clause (1) had it not been so dissolved."
(Emphasis supplied)
13. The contention that Article 243(U) of the Constitution of India has to be understood to mean that the term of the elected body is from first meeting after the election to the next election, cannot be accepted for the following reasons.
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(a) The language employed in Article 243(U)(1) is very specific. In addition to specifying the tenure of the Municipality (elected council) as 5 years, the provision also mandates that the tenure cannot be beyond 5 years. That is explicit from the expression "shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer".
(b) It is indeed true that the Article 243(U) does not provide for appointment of Administrator in case election is not held before completion of the tenure. However, that does not mean that the tenure of the Municipal Council gets extended till the next election. Such an interpretation will render Article 243(U)(1) which provides for 5 years' tenure and "no longer" nugatory. It is settled position of law that the interpretation which renders a provision nugatory shall not be adopted unless there are compelling reasons to
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do so. Said principle applies with more rigour
when it comes to interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution.
(c) As rightly pointed out by Sri J.M. Gangadhar, learned Additional Advocate General, the Article 243(U)(1) is to assure the tenure of the Councillors. Article 243(U)(3)(a) imposes the obligation to hold election (by Election Commission) before expiry of the tenure. Both provisions have a different purpose to serve. There is nothing in the Article 243(U) to indicate the that tenure of the councillors can be extended after completion of 5 years provided in Article 243(U) of the Constitution of India.
14. It is also relevant to notice, even under Section 18 of the Act, 1964 the tenure of the Councillor is fixed for 5 years as mandated under Article 243(U)(1).
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15. Learned Senior counsel for the petitioners
placing reliance on Kishansingh Tomar (supra), invited the attention of the Court to paragraph No.14 of the said judgment, which reads as under:-
"So, in any case, the duration of the municipality is fixed as five years from the date of its first meeting and no longer. It is incumbent upon the Election Commission and other authorities to carry out the mandate of the Constitution and to see that a new municipality is constituted in time and elections to the municipality are conducted before the expiry of its duration of five years as specified in clause (1) of Article 243-U."
16. It is evident that even the Apex Court has held that the duration of the Municipality is 5 years from the date of its first meeting and no longer and though the judgment has stressed on the duty of the Election Commissioner and others authorities to carry out the mandate and to ensure that new Municipalities are constituted in time, before expiry
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17. The ratio laid down in Suresh Mahajan (supra), is also to the effect that elections to the Municipal Council has to be held before expiry of 5 years' tenure. However, the said judgment does not lay down a law to hold that in case election is not held before expiry of 5 years tenure, the councillors can continue beyond 5 years term fixed under Article 243(U)(1) of Constitution of India and Section 18 of Act, 1964.
18. Now the question is whether the State can appoint an Administrator under Sections 315 and 389 of the Act, 1964 or appointment of Administrator is impermissible in a situation where 5 years' tenure has come to an end.
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19. Learned Senior counsel for the petitioners
would urge that Section 389 of Act, 1964, the provision which confers the power to remove difficulty has no application to the present facts of the case. It is urged that Section 389 applies only in a situation where there is difficulty in applying the express provision in the Act. Section 389 cannot be applied to appoint an Administrator when Section 315 or any other provision does not provide for appointing an Administrator in a situation where the tenure of the elected body has expired, is the contention.
20. Sections 315 and 389 of Act, 1964 read as under:-
"315. Power to appoint administrator in certain cases.-- (1) Whenever,--
(a) any general election to a municipal council under this Act or any proceedings consequent thereon
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(b) the election of all the councillors or more than two-thirds of the whole number of councillors of the municipal council has been declared by a competent court or authority to be void, or
(c) x x x
(d) all the councillors or more than two-thirds of the whole number of councillors of the municipal council have resigned, so however, the total period of such appointment shall not exceed six months. The State Government by notification in the official Gazette, appoint an administrator for such period as may be specified in the notification and may, by like notification, curtail and extend either prospectively or retrospectively the period of such appointment.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, on the appointment of an administrator under sub-section (1), during the period of such appointment, the said municipal council and committees thereof and the President and Vice- president charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act, or any other law, shall cease to exercise any powers and perform and
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"389. - Removal of difficulties.- If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette as the occasion may require do anything which appears to it to be necessary to remove the difficulty.
21. Relevant portion of Section 18 of the Act, 1964 reads as under:-
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18. Term of office of Councillors.- (1) The term of office of a councillor,-
(a) elected at a general election shall be five years;
XXXXX (1A) The term of office of the councillor elected at a general election or nominated in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 11 shall commence on the date appointed for the first meeting of the municipal council."
22. On a reading of Section 315 of the Act, 1964 it is evident that Section 315 does not provide for appointment of Administrator in a situation where the tenure of the Municipal Council has come to an end and election is not held for the Municipal Council. As already noticed, under Article 243(U)(1) tenure of the Municipality (the elected council) cannot extend beyond 5 years from the date of first meeting after the election.
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23. The question is who should run and manage the administration of the Municipality in a situation where the tenure has come to an end and election is not held to the Municipal Council.
24. By interpreting Article 243(U) of Constitution of India, should the term be extended beyond 5 years from the date of first meeting of the election till the election is held or whether the provision can be interpreted to hold that the State can step in by appointing the Administrator in a situation where the election to the Municipal Council is not held even after expiry of the tenure of the Municipal Council.
25. It is well settled principle of law that in case of vacuum or gap in law, which does not explicitly cover a particular situation, then if possible without violating the express provisions, the interpretation should aim at bridging the gap, to
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(a) A Councillor is elected for a 5 years' term and not beyond. Even the voter who has voted to elect a Councillor has voted for a term of 5 years and not beyond. It cannot be assumed that voters who voted for a Councillor intend that the Councillor should continue after expiry of the 5 years term without there being any election. The voter may or may not vote in favour of the Councillor in case election is held for the next term. The right to vote and elect a councillor for a specific term is available to the voter in the election. Even the voter does not have a choice under the scheme of the Constitution or under the Act, 1964 to urge that tenure of his elected
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(b) The councillor has contested the election with a specific understanding that his tenure is for 5 years from the date of the first meeting of the council (after election) and not beyond.
(c) It is also quite possible that in the interregnum between the election and expiry of 5 years' tenure, new voters who have crossed 18 years may not wish to be governed by the Councillors to whom they have not voted.
26. Thus, the interpretation that the tenure gets extended in the absence of any election or the interpretation that the Administrator cannot be appointed after expiry of 5 years' term in the event of election not being held, does not suppress the mischief and or advance the cause of justice. In fact, such interpretation violates the mandate of Article
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243(U)(1) of Constitution of India. On the other
hand, the interpretation that, in the absence of an elected body (because of expiry of the tenure) the appointment of an Administrator by the elected Government at the State (through its executive), does not violate Article 243(U)(1) of Constitution of India and said interpretation does not violate the mandate of Article 243(U)(3)(a) which mandates election before the expiry of the term. The reason is appointment of Administrator is not the reason for not holding the election, but, not holding the election is the reason for appointing the Administrator.
27. In addition to the above said reasons, it is noticed from Section 315 of Act, 1964 that the provision enables appointing Administrator in following situations:-
(a) Where the election to the council is stayed by an order of competent Court or an Authority
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(b) Where the election of all Councillors or more than 2/3rd of the Councillors election is declared void.
(c) Where more than 2/3rd of the Councillors have resigned.
28. It is to be noticed that Section 315 is contemplated in a situation where the elected body is not functioning or in a situation where election is not held pursuant to an order by the competent Court or Authority. The whole purpose behind Section 315 is to ensure smooth administration of Municipality in a situation where Councillors cannot act.
29. The Court has already held that the decision to appoint the Administrator is by the elected Government in the State. And the decision is taken in a situation where the tenure of the Council has come to an end. Section 315 essentially aims at
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30. In a situation where the term of the elected body has come to an end, the elected body is not in a position to function. Thus, in such a situation Section 315 can be applied even in a situation where the Municipal Council is not functioning on account of expiry of tenure.
31. This being the position, the power of the State Government to appoint the Administrator when the term of the Municipal Council has expired can be read into in Section 315 though it is not expressly contemplated in the provision. However, such situation does attract Section 315 as the purpose of the provision to provide for an Administrator where the Council is not functioning and such interpretation is necessary to achieve the object of Article
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32. Accepting the contention that Section 315 does not apply to the situation found in the present petitions, it is to be noticed that the Act of 1964, aims at providing self governance by the people in the Municipal area in connection with certain matters provided in the Act, 1964. However the State's control over the Municipality is quite evident and pervasive in the provisions of the Act, 1964 referred to below:-
STATE GOVERNMENT'S POWERS OVER MUNICIPALITIES UNDER KARNATAKA MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1964 Sections Summary Governor notifies smaller urban areas as municipalities based on 3 population/density criteria.
Enables state to designate municipal status via gazette.
4 Governor alters municipal boundaries post-consultation;
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vests/excludes property/funds
accordingly. Facilitates
inclusion/exclusion of areas with asset transfers.
Mandates erection/maintenance of boundary marks by 5 Director/Deputy Commissioner.
Ensures clear demarcation under state oversight.
Governor declares cessation of municipal areas; providing for 7 vesting of assets/rights of local body with Government.
Governor issues proclamations for constitution/abolition of small or urban areas; based on the 9 objections submitted through Director of Municipal Administration.
Government notifies wards, seats, reservations for municipal 13 elections. Controls electoral delimitation and representation structure.
Government supervises election processes (pre-SEC 38 amendments). Retains supervisory role in conduct and validity.
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Permits certain government
officers to attend municipal 61 council meetings. Enables state monitoring of deliberations.
Government exempts councils 89 from obligatory/special functions.
Allows waiver of duties.
Government suspends/reduces/abolishes 98 existing municipal taxes. Provides fiscal intervention.
Government sets market value guidelines/depreciation for 102 property tax assessments.
Standardizes valuation
parameters.
Government mandates earlier property tax revisions beyond 3- 102A year cycle. Overrides standard timelines for updates.
Government orders property 107A surveys and registers. Directs
data collection for taxation.
Government suspends/prohibits 140 objectionable taxes/fees; can rescind later.
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Government sanctions 158-159 improvement schemes; notifies land acquisitions.
Government prohibits building erection in specified areas.
189
Controls urban development
restrictions.
Government outlines municipal 249 council duties during infectious disease outbreaks.
Government confers special powers for overcrowded notified 253 areas. Enhances response to density issues.
Government directs submission 293 of audit reports to designated officers/bodies.
Requires municipal councils to 300 transmit annual accounts to Government.
Mandates municipal councils to 302 submit annual administration report.
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Government appoints Chief
303 Controlling Authority like Director
of Municipal Administration 304- Director conducts inspections/supervision of 305 councils/offices.
Deputy Commissioner decides on 306 the validity of the council orders.
Government inquires into
310 complaints against municipal
affairs as needed.
311
Director curbs excessive staffing Government mandates Health 312 Officer appointment; can veto selections.
Government executes default 313 dues; recovers costs from council funds.
Government instructs fund
314 custodians to prioritize state
dues.
Government appoints
315
administrators during election failures/resignations.
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Government adjudicates inter- 317 municipal disputes.
Government repeals/modifies 319 council bye-laws by notification.
Government transfers
320 officers/servants; issues service
directions.
Government delegates powers to 321 Director/DC/others.
Director has power of revision to 322 examine any orders and proceedings of the municipality. Government frames rules for Act 323 implementation including taxes/audits.
Government creates/adopts 325 model bye-laws for councils.
327- Government appoints Chief Officer, Health Officer, Municipal 328,331 Commissioner. Fills key administrative posts.
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Government extends Act to
353
transitional areas.
Government extends Act to
364H
Industrial Townships.
Government issues binding
364M directions to Industrial Township
Authority.
Government appoints Industrial 364N Township Administrators.
Gov exercises overall
388A direction/control through
Directorate of Municipal
Administration.
33. The Section 389 is primarily procedural and the substantive power to appoint the Administrator is found in Section 315 of Act, 1964 and considering the overall power of superintendence of the Government over the local body, there cannot be any difficulty in holding that Section 315 does enable the Government to appoint an Administrator in a situation where the municipal council is not
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34. This interpretation is permissible keeping in mind the larger good as against the claim of few Councillors whose tenure has come to an end by efflux of time prescribed.
35. At any rate, the petitioners having completed 5 years, do not have a locus to challenge the order appointing the Administrator to contend that the Administrator cannot be appointed. Assuming that the petition is filed by person who is not an Administrator and it is filed by a voter/resident of the local body, then also such voter/resident of the local body cannot urge to
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36. The Constitutional ethos cannot be trampled to accommodate the petitioners' prayer to continue as councillors despite expiry of the tenure.
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37. For the aforementioned reasons, the Court is of the view that the petitioners are not entitled to any relief assailing order appointing Administrator or the order to restrain the State from appointing the Administrator.
38. Since the petitioners in the alternative have sought direction to hold election, the respondent-State and State Election Commission shall take necessary steps to hold election to the Municipal Councils expeditiously.
39. Accordingly, these petitions are disposed of."
6. In light of the same, the present batch of writ petitions are to be disposed off in terms of the observations extracted above.
7. However, the learned counsel for petitioners in all these matters in unison submits that the respondent-
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8. It is in light of this limited request made that one of the writ petitions would be delinked only insofar as taking periodical status report from the State till the elections are finally held. While the substantive prayers in W.P.No.27887/2025 are answered in terms of the order passed by the Coordinate Bench including W.P.No.107806/2025 which is an order passed by the Dharwad Bench.
9. Accordingly, the petitions are disposed off in terms of the observations made above.
10. However, only insofar as the aspect of ensuring elections held timely, W.P.No.27887/2025 is adjourned.
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