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    HISTORY OF KOLAR.

    Kolar is formerly known as Kolahala, Kuvalala and Kolala, was called Kolahalapura during the Middle Ages. In Kannada, kolahahapura means “violent city” and it was the battlefield for the warring Chalukyas in the north and the Cholas in the south. In 1004 AD, the Cholas annexed Kolar until 1116. Vishnuvardhana (1108-1142) freed Gangavadi from the Cholas and, to commemorate his victory, built the Chennakesava Temple at Belur.
    Kolaramma and Someshwara are notable temples in Kolar. The Kolaramma temple, built in Dravida Vimana style during the second century, is dedicated to Shakti. It underwent renovations under Rajendra Chola I in the 10th century and the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century. Someswara Temple is an example of 14th-century Vijayanagara art.
    Kolar’s early history was compiled by Fred Goodwill, superintendent of the Wesleyan Tamil mission in Bangalore and the Kolar Gold Fields, and his studies have been published in a number of journals. Older than Bangalore, Kolar dates back to the second century. The Western Gangas made Kolar their capital, while ruling Mysore, Coimbatore, Salem and Travancore.
    The Kolar District was known for mining of Gold. People of Kolar District, depends on Agriculture, Dairy Farming, Sericulture. The district is popularly known as the land of “silk, milk and gold”. Farmers in Kolar depend on borewell water for irrigation and drinking. Srinivasapur of Kolar District known for world famous Mango’s, which exports to the number of countries in the world.
    Kolar has Agricultural producers’ Marketing committee, which is 2nd largest in Asia, Largest in South India. Known for one of the largest supply place of Tomato in India.
    The population of Kolar District, as per the census-2011 is 1536401.

    HISTORY OF COURTS

    The History of establishment Courts at Kolar, take back to the British era i.e., the Magistrate Courts are housed in the Heritage Building constructed in the year 1867. Earlier, acting Magistrate Courts functioning in the tiles roofed buildings, even now housed 3 Courts i.e. Prl. Judge, Family Court, Kolar, II-Addl. Senior Civil Judge and JMFC., Kolar, II-Addl. Civil Judge and JMFC., Kolar and Advocate Association Kolar District is accommodated in the Heritage Building.
    The Prl. Civil Judge and JMFC., Kolar earlier having nomenclature as Munsiff Court/Magistrate Court (now Prl. Civil Judge and JMFC., Court Kolar) was functioning from 1883.
    So also, the court at KGF was functioning from 15.11.1903 vide GO.No.FL 1181/2.

      The Prl. District and Sessions Court, Kolar was functioning from 01.10.1964 vide Government Order No. III.IV.V HD 99 GAD 64 dated:22.8.1964.
      Likewise, the various courts in the Kolar Unit came to be functioning from the dates as mentioned below.

    1. I Addl. District & Sessions Court, Kolar was functioning from 25.05.1987 vide GO.No.LAW 101 LCE 86.
    2. II Addl. District & Sessions Court, Kolar was functioning from 06.02.1993 vide GO.No.LAW 16 LCE 90.
    3. Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court, Kolar was functioning from 12.12.2003 vide GO.No.LAC II/LAC-2003 and shifted to KGF vide GO.No.LAW 139 LCE 2009 Dated:9.07.2009 and functioning at KGF from 05.08.2009 and abolished on 31.03.2015 vide GO.No.LAW 137 LCE 2014. Bengaluru Dated:26.03.2015.
    4. Prl.Senior Civil Judge & CJM, Kolar, was functioning from 01.04.1974 vide GO.No.LAW 153 LCE 74.
    5. I.Addl.Senior Civil Judge & CJM, Kolar, was functioning from 15.07.1976 vide GO.No.LAW 84 LCE 76(1).
    6. II.Addl.Senior Civil Judge, Kolar was functioning from 29.05.2006 vide GO.No.LAW 108 LCE 2003.
    7. III.Addl.Senior Civil Judge, Kolar was functioning from 29.05.2006 vide GO.No.LAW 108 LCE 2003.
    8. Senior Civil Judge & Prl.JMFC., KGF, was functioning from 10.12.1979 vide GO.No.LAW 245 LCE 79 .
    9. Addl.Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, KGF, was functioning from 01.11.2008 vide GO.No.LAW 47 LCE 2004.
    10. Prl.Civil Judge & JMFC., Kolar, was functioning from 1883.
    11. I.Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Kolar was functioning from 05.01.1970.
    12. II.Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC., Kolar was functioning from 17.01.2008 vide GO.No.LAW 220 LCE 2005.
    13. Prl.Civil Judge & JMFC, KGF, was functioning from 15.11.1903 vide GO.No.FL 1181/2.
    14. Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC, KGF, was functioning from 23.08.1987 vide GO.No.LAW 32 LCE 86.
    15. Prl.Civil Judge & JMFC., Malur, was functioning from 07.04.1984 vide GO.No.LAW 126 LCE 82.
    16. I.Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Malur, was functioning from 13.07.1998 vide GO.No.LAW 206 LCE 97.
    17. II.Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Malur was functioning from 01.01.2009 vide GO.No.LAW 47 LCE 2004.
    18. Prl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Mulbagal, was functioning from 05.07.1986 vide GO.No.LAW 55 LCE 85.
    19. Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Mulbagal, was functioning from 13.07.1998 vide GO.No.LAW 206LCE 97.
    20. Prl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Srinivasapura, was functioning from 27.06.1992 vide GO.No.LAW 63 LCE 88.
    21. Addl.Civil Judge & JMFC, Srinivasapura, was functioning from 01.01.2003 vide GO.No.LAW 159 LCE 2002.
    22. Civil Judge & JMFC., Bangarpet, functioning from 21.08.2004 vide GO.No.LAW 108 LCE 2003.
    23. Prl.Judge, Family Court, Kolar is functioning from 10/06/2013 vide GO.No.LAW 113 LAC 2012 dated:11/12/2012 and GOB (I) 1/2013 dated:29/05/2013.
    24. III Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Kolar (to sit at K.G.F) is functioning from 01.04.2015 vide GO.No.LAW 137 LCE 2014. Bengaluru Dated:26.03.2015.

    District :

    Kolar

    Number of Taluks

      1. Kolar. 2. Malur. 3. Mulbagal. 4. Srinivasapura. 5. Bangarpet 6.KGF.

    Jurisdiction:

    Kolar Revenue District.