Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Order Date: 6 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant Thahseen Taj A, a conductor employed by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC); Respondents: KSRTC Managing Director, Director (Establishment and Vigilance), Divisional Controller, and Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare.
- The appellant claimed disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and submitted a disability certificate; KSRTC disputed its validity, stating it did not meet court‑prescribed norms.
- The Writ Court (WP No.18464/2024) had earlier directed the appellant to appear before the Superintendent of Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital on 20 July 2026 for assessment, which the appellant alleges did not occur.
- The present intra‑court appeal (W.P. No.1844 of 2026) sought to set aside the earlier order.
Final Outcome
- The appeal is disposed of.
- The Medical Superintendent of Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital shall constitute a Medical Board to assess the appellant’s disability on 12 August 2026.
- The Hospital shall issue a Disability Certificate based on the Board’s findings.
- Mr. Sudev Hegde, AGA for the respondents, is directed to communicate a copy of this order to the Medical Superintendent for compliance.
Topics: Disability Assessment, Public Transport Employment