Unnikutti v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition under Articles 226 & 227, Constitution of India — quashing of Forest Department appellate order (Annexure-F, Appeal No.7/2024-25, dated 08.01.2025) and enquiry order (Annexure-D, Enquiry No. SA.A.SAM.LAKKAVALLI 64(A) 447/2024-25, dated 30.07.2024) directing handover of possession — land granted by Revenue Authorities under Karnataka Land Grant Rules, RTC in petitioner's name — similar relief as W.P. Nos.203376-377/2014 (Kalaburagi Bench, 05.06.2020) — Show Cause Notice permitted — Forest Authorities to verify grant with Revenue Authorities and proceed in accordance with law — Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru, R Devdas J, 04-02-2025.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated 08.01.2025 in Appeal No.7/2024-25 (Annexure-F) and order dated 30.07.2024 in Enquiry No. SA.A.SAM.LAKKAVALLI 64(A) 447/2024-25 (Annexure-D) quashed and set aside; liberty to the Forest Authorities or any other empowered Authority to issue a Show Cause Notice, and if the petitioner produces documents showing grant by the Revenue Authorities, the Forest Authorities to secure information from the Revenue Authorities and proceed in accordance with law.