Excellent knowledge about various Acts, rules and legal issues related to cooperative, banking and related areas. Has very good track record in drafting various types of contracts, agreements and deeds. Appeared before various courts and tribunals as a practicing advocate.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
Proven ability to manage with consistent results. Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to lead projects and get results. Adopts a systematic approach to problem solving and effectively analyses results and implement solutions. Dedicated and committed, willing to take on challenging roles, tough assignments and work to tight deadlines.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors of Arts (BA), JSS College, Dharwad, Karnataka University – 1993
Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB), MES Law College, Sirsi, Karnataka University - 1996.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Advocate from February 2008 till date:
After resignation from Karnataka State Souharda Federal Cooperative Ltd., I resumed practice at Bangalore. Appeared before the High Court, DRT, Civil Courts, Karnataka Appellate Tribunal, Registrar of Cooperative Societies and other courts.
Handled civil disputes, 138 of NI Act, Recovery suits etc.,
Gave various legal opinions to financial institutions regarding the title of property, interpretation of laws Acts etc.,
Relocated to Dharwad in July 2009 and appeared before the High Court Circuit Bench, Consumer forum, Civil Courts etc.,
Expertise in drafting various agreements, deeds and other instruments in English and native language.
Managing Director, Karnataka State Souharda Federal Coop Ltd. 2002 to 2007 (May)
Karnataka State Souharda Federal Cooperative Ltd., is the statutory regulatory autonomous body under Karnataka Souharda Sahakari Act, 1997, the liberal cooperative legislation of Karnataka.
As the functional Head of state level statutory body, exercising many regulatory powers confirmed under the Act
As a responsible officer of the Federal Body, having regular formal and informal discussions with the cooperative societies regarding various legal and business issues
Giving onsite and offsite guidance to many cooperative societies, their employees and office bearers
Handled many HR issues of the federal Cooperative and its member cooperatives
Liasoned with various Government departments, ministries, government and semi government organizations, statutory bodies, etc.
Practicing Advocate since 1999 to 2002
Practicing advocate since 1999. Joined Belgaum Bar and later on shifted to Bangalore
Handled recovery cases in Debts Recovery tribunal, Writ Petitions in High Court. Property matters and money suits before Civil Judges court. Cheques bounce cases before Magistrate court. Appeared before various Arbitrators of companies
Appeared before Registrar of Cooperatives in recovery and administrative disputes
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Highly organized and efficient, a flexible and versatile team player who will work hard and excel in any environment. Impressive work ethic, result oriented, reliable, dependable, and conscious of duties and responsibilities. A positive approach to all tasks and pride in achievements has resulted in many successes. The ability to form good relationships with both peers and staff is central to my character.
BANK EMPANELMENTS
Canara Bank
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank, for Dharwad and Bailhongal taluks.
Axis Bank
Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC)
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
EMPANELMENTS AND SOME IMPORTANT CLIENTS- (FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)
The Merchants Credit Souharda Cooperative Ltd., Tumkur.
OTHER EMPANELMENTS AND IMPORTANT CLIENTS
Hon Arbitrator under Central Registrar for Cooperative Societies, New Delhi.
All India Cooperative Spinning Mills Federation Ltd., Mumbai.
Nikhara Bharat Construction Company, Bangalore.
Dharwad District Horticulture Cooperative Society. Dharwad.
Shrishti Automation Private Limited., Dharwad.
Regional Oil Seeds Grower’s Cooperative Societies Union Ltd., Hubli.
Akshaya Trust’s High School, Kittur.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Having good oratory skills, addressed many meetings to educate cooperators, NGO's, advocates, government officers and public in general about Karnataka Souharda Sahakari Act, 1997
Written articles regarding cooperative movement
Instrumental behind various publications of the Federal Cooperative
Handled many technical and HR related training programs for the employees and office bearers of Cooperative Societies, NGO's, students to update and upgrade their knowledge and skills
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of Birth: 14th December 1971
Languages known: Kannada, English, Hindi and Marathi
