Bengaluru, 7 Nov

The Karnataka government on Friday informed the High Court that it will positively consider the proposal submitted by the Kalaburagi convenor of RSS to hold a route march in Chittapur town.

The submission came after the High Court's earlier direction on 30 October, asking RSS convenor Ashok Patil to meet district authorities on 5 November at the Advocate General's office to discuss the modalities of conducting the event.

Senior advocate Aruna Shyam, representing the petitioner, and Advocate General (AG) Shashi Kiran Shetty were also directed to participate in the meeting to ensure smooth coordination.

During the hearing before Justice MGS Kamal, Shyam told the court that the meeting "went very well", with all parties actively participating. "We have made a representation, and the discussions were constructive," he submitted.

The advocate general told the court that there were 11 pending applications for similar processions across the State and said the authorities would consider all of them and grant permission.

"We will grant permission to everybody as a one-time measure, not to be seen as a precedent," the AG said, seeking a week's time to finalise the permissions.

Recording the submissions, the High Court noted that the 5 November meeting was "fruitful and positive." It further stated that the petitioner's proposed dates--13 and 16 November --were being considered favourably and that the State would communicate its decision soon.

The case will next be heard on 13 November.

The issue began when authorities in Chittapur, the home constituency of Minister Priyank Kharge, denied permission for the RSS route march on 19 October, citing the possibility of disruption of peace and law and order.