Muthu T Suvarna W/O Thimappa Poojari v. Sheena Poojary
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ appeal challenging the dismissal of a writ petition which sought occupancy rights over lands. The High Court held the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction as the appellant purchased the lands as an owner in 1968, not as a tenant.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BANGALORE
DATED THIS THE 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012
PRESENT
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE N.KUMAR AND
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE V. SURI APPA RAO
WRIT APPEAL NO.1024/2008(KLRA )
BETWEEN :
- Muthu T.Suvarna, Age 70 years,
- M.S.Kotian, Age 50 years,
- Mahabala Kotian, Age 48 years,
- Jayarama Kotian, Age 46 years,
- Vanitha U.Salian, Age 44 years,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Land Tribunal had jurisdiction to grant occupancy rights over lands purchased by the applicant as an owner in 1968.
Whether the appellant's claim of partial ownership via sale deeds affecting tenancy rights is valid against the Tribunal's order.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Muthu T.Suvarna, M.S.Kotian, Mahabala Kotian, Jayarama Kotian, Vanitha U.Salian, Suneetha J.Bangera
- respondent
Sheena Poojary, Ananda Poojary, Thimma Poojary
- respondent
The Karkala Taluk Land Tribunal
- respondent
The State of Karnataka
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Karnataka HC
- Decided on
- · November
- Registered
- Case no.
- WA/1024/2008
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