Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Karnataka University Registrar Honors Retiring Driver
A driver named Rudrappa worked for Karnataka University for 22 years and 9 months.
He drove many important people like five Vice-Chancellors and six Registrars.
On his last day, the Registrar Nijalingappa Mattihal drove Rudrappa and his family home to say thank you for his hard work.
It was a special moment because usually, the driver drives the boss, but this time the boss drove the driver.
Rudrappa said he was lucky to work with so many kind people.
Everyone at the university was happy for him on his retirement day.
Rudrappa started as a temporary worker and ended up serving for many years, making this a memorable event in the university's history.
Rudrappa retired after 22 years and 9 months of service as a driver at Karnataka University.
He drove five Vice-Chancellors and six Registrars during his tenure.
Registrar Nijalingappa Mattihal personally drove Rudrappa and his family home on his retirement day.
Rudrappa's retirement was marked by an emotional surprise gesture from the university.
Rudrappa expressed gratitude for the warm treatment he received from all the officials he worked with.
- Who
- Rudrappa (driver) and Nijalingappa Mattihal (Registrar)
- What
- Registrar drove the retiring driver home
- When
- November 29
- Where
- Dharwad, Karnataka
- Why
- To honor Rudrappa's 22 years and 9 months of service
- Driver's Name
- Rudrappa
- Years of Service
- 22 years and 9 months
- Registrar's Name
- Nijalingappa Mattihal
- Retirement Date
- November 29
- University
- Karnataka University
- Vice-Chancellors Served
- 5
- Registrars Served
- 6
Sources
Karnataka University Registrar turns chauffeur on his car driver’s retirement day
Karnataka University Registrar Turns Chauffeur On His Car Driver's Retirement Day
Karnataka varsity registrar drives his retiring chauffeur
