Smt Prema a R v. the State of Karnataka
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Karnataka HC (Bengaluru), WP No. 32658 of 2024 (LA-KIADB), M.G.S. Kamal J, order dated 13-01-2025. Six petitioners (Prema A R and others) claimed ownership of Sy.No.87/3 / DP-1 (Sy.No.87), Kothanur Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk (2 acres 20 guntas), acquired by KIADB (Preliminary Notification 22.09.2015; Final Notification 22.02.2018, No. CI 108 SPQ 2015) without inclusion of their names; sought corrigendum notification per BMRCL draft dated 25.08.2022 (Reach-6, Phase-2 metro) and KIADB draft dated 01.02.2024, plus compensation under RFCTLARR Act 2013. Court declined interference at this stage because reference proceedings under Sections 30 and 31, KIAD Act 1966 were pending with evidence concluded and final arguments awaited; KIADB undertook to consider name inclusion and compensation if petitioners succeed. Petition disposed of, questions kept open, liberty reserved. Keywords: KIADB acquisition; name omission in Final Notification; corrigendum/modification notification; Sections 30 & 31 KIAD Act; BMRCL metro Phase-2 Reach-6; writ disposed with liberty.