Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Karnataka Revenue Inspector Faces Arrest Over Fake Certificate
A government officer is accused of making a false income certificate.
The certificate allegedly made a wealthy family appear eligible for a reserved government job category.
It was reportedly used by Suma Sahukar, the daughter of a former Karnataka Public Service Commission chairman.
She was selected for an industrial extension officer position.
A court has already given Suma protection from arrest before trial.
However, the revenue inspector who allegedly issued the certificate did not receive the same protection.
This means police may now arrest him.
The former KPSC chairman has also been suspended.
Investigators are examining several other alleged problems in government recruitment exams.
A Bengaluru court rejected revenue inspector Shivasharanappa’s anticipatory bail plea in the fake income certificate case.
The certificate allegedly showed KPSC chairman Shivashankrappa S Sahukar’s family income as Rs 40,000 annually instead of Rs 2.25 lakh monthly.
Sahukar’s daughter, Suma Sahukar, allegedly used the certificate to seek an OBC III B appointment as an industrial extension officer.
Suma previously received anticipatory bail, while Sahukar was suspended as KPSC chairman on August 25 over related allegations.
The case is part of wider alleged recruitment fraud investigations involving KPSC examinations and appointments.
- Who
- Revenue inspector Shivasharanappa, Suma Sahukar, and suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankrappa S Sahukar are central figures; the Karnataka Public Service Commission and investigating authorities are also involved.
- What
- A court rejected anticipatory bail for a revenue inspector accused of issuing a false income certificate allegedly used to obtain an OBC-category government appointment.
- When
- The court rejected the plea on Tuesday; the FIR was filed on July 10, and Sahukar was suspended on August 25.
- Where
- The case is being heard in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- The alleged certificate was used to support Suma Sahukar’s eligibility for selection as an industrial extension officer under the OBC III B category.
Prosecution and Investigators
Accused and Legal Proceedings
Validity of income certificate
Prosecution and Investigators
Authorities allege that Shivasharanappa issued a false certificate showing an income of Rs 40,000 annually, enabling Suma Sahukar to claim OBC eligibility.
Accused and Legal Proceedings
The allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings; the article does not report a final judgment against Shivasharanappa or Suma Sahukar.
Effect on public recruitment
Prosecution and Investigators
The Karnataka High Court said alleged recruitment fraud undermines public confidence and denies opportunities to meritorious candidates.
Accused and Legal Proceedings
Suma Sahukar was granted anticipatory bail, while the revenue inspector’s separate request for anticipatory bail was rejected.
- Court decision
- A Bengaluru Sessions Court rejected Shivasharanappa’s anticipatory bail plea.
- Alleged annual income
- The certificate stated the family earned Rs 40,000 per year.
- Reported monthly salary
- Shivashankrappa S Sahukar was reported to earn Rs 2.25 lakh per month as KPSC chairman.
- Candidate
- Suma Sahukar, 28, was the alleged beneficiary of the certificate.
- Job sought
- Industrial extension officer in the Karnataka Industries and Commerce Department.
- Reservation category
- Other Backward Class, specifically OBC III B.
- Related investigations
- Authorities are also examining alleged fraud involving veterinary doctor recruitment and 384 gazetted probationer posts.