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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
R Devdas, J
Ajay S/o Shri Sukumar – Appellant
Versus
State of Karnataka – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's request for reliefs regarding land acquisition. (Para 1) |
| 2. history of land acquisition notifications and court interventions. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 3. petitioner’s representation and subsequent court decisions. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. court's observations on the necessity of logical acquisition. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 5. committee's findings leading to the recommendation for land deletion. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. final order quashing notifications and allowing the writ petition. (Para 15) |
ORDER :
R. DEVDAS, J.
1. The petitioner, is seeking the following reliefs:
(i) Issue a writ of Certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction quashing the Internal Report (at Annexure ‘A’) dated 01/03/2024 bearing Subject No 66/2023- 2024 titled “Note to Authority Meeting” issued by Bangalore Development Authority.
(ii) Issue a writ of Certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction quashing the Report (at Annexure ‘B’) dated 01/03/2024 Ref: BemAPra/ BhooSwaAa/325/2023-24 issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore Development Authority addressed to the Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka;
(iii) Issue a writ of Certiorari
Court emphasized that land acquisitions must adhere to legal principles established in previous rulings, ensuring practical and logical considerations before proceeding.
Acquisition of isolated lands is unjustified if neighboring lands are excluded, necessitating adherence to Committee recommendations as per judicial directives.
Lack of objection in prior acquisition proceedings bars later claims for de-notification by landowners, affirming the finality of judicial orders.
Land ownership claims based on unidentifiable sale deeds were dismissed, upholding the committee's findings due to lack of clear identification.
The court directed the BDA to expedite the allotment process for land sites in accordance with previous rulings, ensuring timely responses to all representations.
The court emphasized the need for the Bangalore Development Authority to expedite the processing of land allotment applications in line with existing legal frameworks and mandates.
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