CAT stays transfer of N Prakash, 11 other deputy commissioners

April 13, 2013

Bangalore, Apr 13: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has stayed the recent transfer of former Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner N Prakash and 11 other IAS officers by the State government.

The government had transferred 12 deputy commissioners on the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC).

Challenging the transfer order, the petitioners had moved the CAT, saying that the transfers were illegal and the EC had no authority to recommend for transfers.

They also submitted that the transfers which were done without the approval of the Chief Secretary-appointed committee were illegal.

Shantappa, Vice Chairman of CAT, Bangalore bench, stayed the transfers until further orders.

Twelve IAS officers C Somashekar, D N Krishna, D C Prakash, N S Prasanna Kumar, V P Ikkeri, N Prakash, B Srirama Reddy, S N Nagaraju, F R Jamadhar, Ramegowda, N Jayaram and M Deepu, all deputy commissioners, were transferred.

The CAT rejected the oral plea of the Election Commission to stay its (Tribunal's) order.

IPS transfer

The CAT, hearing a separate petition, stayed the transfer of Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Bangalore, T G Krishna Bhat, who was also transferred on the recommendation of the Election Commission.

Reacting to the CAT order, Chief Electoral Officer Anil Kumar Jha said that he will decide on the future action after getting the copy of the Tribunal order.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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