Dismissed

Smt. Shantavva Contractor, v. the State of Karantaka

Karnataka HC18 Sept 2024WP/110460/2017

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What is this about?

In a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution filed in 2017, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the matter as non-prosecuted. The petitioners were absent despite being called, indicating lack of interest in prosecuting the pending petition.

What did the court decide?

Writ Petition dismissed for non-prosecution due to petitioner absence after seven years of pendency.

Smt. Shantavva Contractor, Vs the State of… — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2024)

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NC: 2024:KHC-D:13307 WP No. 110460 of 2017

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA,

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DHARWAD BENCH

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DATED THIS THE 18^TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI MULIMANI

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WRIT PETITION NO. 110460 OF 2017 (LA-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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SMT. SHANTAVVA CONTRACTOR W/O. LATE SHIVAPPA @ AVVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS,

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SMT. SHARADA.S.CONTRACTOR W/O. BASAVARAJA D/O. LATE SHIVAPPA @ AVVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS,

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SUBHASCHANDRA @ SUBAS.S.CONTRACTOR S/O. LATE SHIVAPPA @ AVVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS,

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Digitally signed by THEJASKUMAR N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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SMT. REKHA.S.CONTRACTOR D/O. LATE SHIVAPPA @ AVVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS,

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SHIVABASAVA.S.CONTRACTOR D/O. LATE SHIVAPPA @ AVVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS,

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ALL ARE R/O: OPP. POLICE STATION, HAUNSBHAVI-581 109, HIREKERUR TALUK, HAVERI DISTRICT.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI.JAGADEESHGOUD PATIL., ADVOCATE [ABSENT])

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NC: 2024:KHC-D:13307 WP No. 110460 of 2017

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARANTAKA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, M.S. BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001.

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, HAVERI DISTRICT, HAVERI-581 110.

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THE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, HAVERI DIVISION, HAVERI-581 110.

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THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, HAVERI DISTRICT, HAVERI-581 110.

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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ZILLA PANCHAYATH, HAVERI DIST., HAVERI-581 110.

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TALUK PANCHAYATH, HAVERI DIST., HAVERI-581 110.

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THE BLOCK EDUCATION OFFICER, HIREKERUR TALUK, HIREKERUR, HAVERI DIST., HAVERI-581 110.

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THE PANCHAYATH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/SECRETARY, HAUNSBHAVI VILLAGE, HIREKERURU TALUK, HAVERI DISTRICT-581 110.

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…RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SHIVAPRABHU.S.HIREMATH., AGA FOR R1 TO R4, R7; SRI. A.A.PATHAN., ADVOCATE FOR R5, R6, R8)

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3 - NC: 2024:KHC-D:13307 WP No. 110460 of 2017

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS.

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS LISTED FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’ GROUP, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER:

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ORAL ORDER

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Though matter called thrice, the petitioners are not represented. When the case is listed and called out, the advocate must be present. The absence may affect the case.

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Sri.Shivaprabhu S.Hiremath., AGA for respondents 1 to 4 and 7 has appeared in person.

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As could be seen from the Writ papers, the petition is filed in the year 2017. Now we are in the month of September 2024. The petition is pending from seven years. As already noted above, though the case is called thrice, the petitioners are not represented. It appears that the petitioners are not interested in prosecuting the petition. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution.

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Sd/(JYOTI MULIMANI) JUDGE

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TKN

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LIST NO.: 2 SL NO.: 40

Smt. Shantavva Contractor, v. the State of Karantaka

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