Karnataka High Court
WP/27130/2026 of SRI SHIVANANDA Vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA on 7 September 2026
CNR: KAHC010588242026 NC: 2026:KHC:48620 WP No. 27130 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA WRIT PETITION NO. 27130 OF 2026 (GM-RES) BETWEEN: SRI SHIVANANDA S/O. SHANKARAPPA C, AGED ABOUT 56
HC-KAR
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA
WRIT PETITION NO. 27130 OF 2026 (GM-RES)
BETWEEN:
SRI SHIVANANDA
S/O. SHANKARAPPA C,
AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS,
WORKED AS THE THEN SHIRASTEDAR,
RRT SECTION, KANAKAPURA TALUK,
RAMANAGARA DISTRICT -562117.
…PETITIONER
(BY SRI. B.R. RAGHAVENDRA, ADVOCATE)
AND:
1.
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
REVENUE DEPARTMENT,
REP. BY ITS ADDL. CHIEF SECRETARY,
M.S. BUILDING,
BENGALURU 560001.
2.
THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
RAMANAGARA DISTRICT,
BENGALURU 560001.
3.
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
RAMANAGARA SUB-DIVISION,
RAMANAGARA-562159.
4.
THE THASILDAR,
KANAKAPURA TALUK,
Digitally
signed by
BHARATHI S
Location:
HIGH
COURT OF
KARNATAKA
HC-KAR
RAMANAGARA DISTRICT,
RAMANAGARA - 562117.
…RESPONDENTS
(BY SRI. RAHUL KARIAPPA, AGA FOR R1 TO R4)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 & 227 OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE AN APPROPRIATE
WRIT,
IN
THE
NATURE
OF
CERTIORARI
QUASH
THE
COMMUNICATION
DATED
09-03-2026
BEARING
NO-
AA.SA/PATRA/E-COM.E 305 BMM2025 ISSUED BY THE 1
RESPONDENT VIDE ANNEXURE A AND COMMUNICATION
DATED 25-03-2026 BEARING NO- EST/CR/67/2026 E 1026214
ISSUED BY 3 PRIME0 RESPONDENT VIDE ANNEXURE
INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY.
THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS
UNDER:
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA
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ORAL ORDER
The present writ petition is filed seeking for the following reliefs: "Wherefore, the petitioner prays that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to;
a) Issue an appropriate writ, in the nature of certiorari quash the communication dated 09.03.2026 bearing No.Aa.Sa/Patra/E-Com.E 305 BMM2025 issued by the 1st respondent vide Annexure-A and Communication dated 25.03.2026 bearing No: EST/CR/67/2026 E 1026214 issued by 3rd respondent vide Annexure-B, in the interest of justice and equity.
b) Grant such other and further reliefs as this Hon'ble Court deems fit in the facts and circumstances of the case." Digitally Signed by CHEPPUDIRA MONNAPPA POONACHA
HC-KAR
2. It is forthcoming that the communication dated 09.03.2026 (Annexure-A to the writ petition) is an internal communication addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Ramangara. Further, the communication dated 25.03.2026 (Annexure-B to the writ petition) has been made by the Assistant Commissioner to the Thasildar. However, no action has been taken against the petitioner till date.
3. In view of the same, the writ petition is stands disposed of.
4. Liberty is reserved to the petitioner to avail appropriate remedies as permissible under law in the event any action is initiated against the petitioner.
(C.M. POONACHA) JUDGE
PNV List No.: 1 Sl No.: 103
Digitally Signed by CHEPPUDIRA MONNAPPA POONACHA