Janashree Rural Infrastructure Constructions v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
HC-Karnataka WP 30564/2024 (GM-RES) allowed 26-11-2025 (Suraj Govindaraj J): mandamus to Deputy Commissioner, Mysore (R2) to consider Special Ashraya Scheme site-allotment representations dated 26.03.2023 (Annexure-B) and communications dated 25.09.2024 and 31.08.2024 (Annexures-E/G) within 60 days; holding that a State Authority must answer representations with reasoned orders accepting or rejecting them; Articles 226 and 227; petitioners: Janashree Rural Infrastructure Constructions Development Organisation (R) plus 80 individual applicants of Krishnarajanagar, Mysuru; Tahsildar's 12.10.2023 communication to Regional Commissioner seeking 6 acres for site formation.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus directing respondent No.2 (Deputy Commissioner) to consider the representation dated 26.03.2023 at Annexure-B and, in terms of the communications dated 25.09.2024 and 31.08.2024 at Annexures-E and G, within 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.