THIS WRIT PETITION HAVING BEEN HEARD AND RESERVED ON 05.03.2026 AND COMING ON FOR PRONOUNCEMENT OF ORDERS AT DHARWAD BENCH THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING, THIS DAY, THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING:

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV

CAV ORDER

The present petition has been filed calling in question validity of the provisional attachment order No.14/2025 in ECIR No.ECIR/BGZO/25/2024 dated 09.06.2025, which is the order of the respondent - Directorate of Enforcement, exercising powers under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (hereinafter referred to as "PMLA").

The factual background to appreciate the legal controversy are as follows:

Sri.Bandigowda and Sri.Girigowda were the owners of land in Sy.No.13 of Malalavadi Village and after their demise, the petitioner and her daughter claim right by inheritance.

It is alleged by the petitioner that lands belonging to the petitioner were utilised for formation of Jayanagar Layout without acquisition. It is further submitted that the petitioner had represented Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to allot sites in lieu of compensation and considering such request MUDA is stated to have executed the Sale De