Article 350 Constitution | Citizens' Grievance Before Jurisdictional Authorities Can't Be Kept Unconsidered Indefinitely. Karnataka High Court

A single judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit made the observation while disposing of a petition filed by S.C. Mahesh and others. The petitioner had approached the court after non-consideration of their representations by the Jurisdictional Authorities. They had sought some action at the hands of the authorities to ensure the free flow of devotees to the temple in question, petitioners being some of them.

The respondent opposed the plea and said that the dispute is civil in nature and that it can be better worked before the Civil Court. The bench agreed with the contention raised. However, it opined,

"Our Constitution vide Article 350 mandates that where a citizen raises a grievance before jurisdictional authorities, it cannot be kept unconsidered indefinitely. In similar matters, this Court has directed consideration of the grievance of the kind and therefore, petitioners cannot be discriminated against."

Following which it disposed of the petition directing Deputy Commissioner concerned to consider or cause to be considered the subject representations of the petitioners in accordance with law and inform result of such consideration within a period of four weeks failing which, at the next level of legal battle heavy cost may be imposed on erring officials.

Case Title: S.C. MAHESH v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

Case No: WRIT PETITION NO.16625 OF 2022

Citation: 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 346

Date of Order: 23RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2022

Appearance: Advocate H.C.SHIVARAMU, FOR Advocate NAGARAJAIAH.K for petitioner; AGA B.V.KRISHNA for respondent

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