Karnataka HC Issues Notice Regarding Disabilities Commissioner Appointment

The Karnataka High Court has ordered notice to the State government regarding a petition challenging the appointment of Venkataramanaswamy S.V. as Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.

Petitioner Praveen Ullagaddi, an advocate with a permanent disability, alleges the selection process was opaque and lacked transparency.

The petition claims the appointment violates Rule 31 of the Karnataka State Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2019.