HC adjudicates appeal requesting cancellation of S.R. Vishwanath’s appointment as BDA Chairman.

Bengaluru, September 3, 2022 (www.justkannada.in): The Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka adjudicated the PIL requesting cancellation of S.R. Vishwanath as BDA Chairman.
The Hon’ble HC refused to cancel the appointment of MLA S.R. Vishwanath as the chairman of BDA. Instead, the Division High Court Bench directed the State Government to frame rules to appoint the members.
S.R. Vishwanath is also facing an appeal against him, questioning his appointment to a beneficial post as an MLA, which is under the verification of the Governor. The Bench comprising temporary Chief Justice Alok Aradhe, and Justice S. Vishwajeet Shetty have informed that directions cannot be issued to the Governor’s office. Accordingly, the appeal made by advocate A.S. Harish has been settled.
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