Bijapur Lingayat Districtand Anr. v. State of Karnataka and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
An educational institution holding leased government land challenged rent-demand orders fixing rent at commercial value. Finding no application of mind to its representations and no clear methodology for levy of rent, the High Court quashed the demand orders and remitted the matter for fresh reasoned consideration.
What did the court decide?
Demand orders quashed; representation remitted to Respondent No.1 for fresh reasoned consideration, petitioner to appear without notice and may file further material.