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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
RAJESH RAI K
Rajeevi Heggadthi Since Deceased Represented By Her Legal Heirs – Appellant
Versus
State Of Karnataka – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioners challenge land tribunal's order. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. court's analysis of proceedings and representation. (Para 4 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. contention regarding legal heirs and tenancy claims. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. writ petition dismissed for lack of merits. (Para 10) |
ORDER :
RAJESH RAI K, J.
1. The petitioners in this writ petition are seeking a writ of certiorari to quash the order dated 03.10.2016 passed by the Land Tribunal in case No.LRY:1-446-TRI-4157/1976-77 vide Annexure-J.
2. The case of the petitioners is that, the lands in Sy.Nos.34/1, 34/8, 34/12, 34/19 and 161/1 of Phalimar village, Udupi Taluk were allotted to the share of late Smt.Rajeevi Heggadathi vide award dated 28.06.1996 in F.D.P. No.1/72 of O.S.No.142/54 filed by one late Rathnavathi Heggadthi (elder sister of Rajeevi Heggadathi). Later, on 20.12.1974, late Shivappa Shetty, Seetha Shedthy and Amba Shedthy i.e., respondent No.3 had filed a common application in Form-7 under Section 48A(1) of the KARNATAKA LAND REFORMS ACT , 1961 (for short "KLR Act") claiming occupancy right in respect of Sy.No.34/8 measuring 48 cents, eastern portion of Sy.No.34/13 measuring 3 acres 63 cents, western portion of Sy.No.3
The court upheld the validity of the Land Tribunal's order, emphasizing that procedural deficiencies claimed by the petitioners did not affect the merits of the case.
Occupancy rights under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act require a formal application, and family members cannot claim rights over land without such filing.
The Tribunal acted beyond its jurisdiction in granting occupancy rights without notifying interested parties, violating principles of natural justice.
Administrative authorities must ensure due process in decisions affecting property rights, including proper notice and opportunity to be heard.
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