Savithramma v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), R Devdas J, 11-08-2025, WP No. 32565 of 2024 (KLR-RES), NC: 2025:KHC:31065. Mandamus writ petition directing consideration of Form No.57 application for regularization of unauthorized occupation of 04 acres in Sy.No.32, Kilaradahalli Village, Hiriyuru Taluk, Chitradurga District; Sendhi Vana de-reservation; Government Order No.RD-59-LGP-2000 dated 22.02.2003; 05-acre cap for landless applicants; Tahsildar and Committee for Regularisation of Unauthorized Occupation directed to act within two-month timelines; petition allowed in part; Articles 226 and 227; petitioner Savithramma; AGA Mohammed Jaffar Shah.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed in part: Tahsildar, Hiriyur Taluk directed to place the petitioner's Form No.57 regularization application with his recommendation (noting the earlier survey report) before the Committee for Regularisation of Unauthorized Occupation within two months; the Committee directed to re-consider the application in light of the Government Order dated 22.02.2003 and pass necessary orders within a further period of two months. Additional Government Advocate permitted to file memo of appearance within four weeks.