(1.) Both the learned counsels fairly submitted that the controversy in the present case is covered by a decision of this Court dated 01.09.2017 passed in Writ Petition Nos.40079-40080/2017 (S.R.Deveerappa and another v. The State of Karnataka and others).
(2.) The order passed in W.P.Nos.40079-40080/2017 is quoted below for ready reference:
(3.) Accordingly, this Writ Petition is also disposed of in the aforesaid terms. No costs.