Smt.R.Muthulakshmi v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC writ (Articles 226 & 227); BDA acquisition for Nadaprabhu Kempegowda layout; senior-citizen site owner (aged 75) seeking alternative site allotment; non-consideration of representations dated 30.09.2013, 09.07.2018, 27.11.2025 (Annexures H, J, M); compliance with Division Bench directions in W.A. No.1783/2014 (BDA v. R. Shankaran, D.D. 22.02.2024); writ allowed-in-part; time-bound directions - prescribed application form in 2 weeks, consideration within 6 weeks on priority basis having regard to age; merits expressly left open.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed-in-part with time-bound directions: respondents to furnish the prescribed application form within two weeks of receipt of certified copy; petitioner at liberty to submit the application with documents within two weeks thereafter; respondents to consider the representation and application for allotment of an alternative site on priority basis, having regard to the petitioner's age, in accordance with the Division Bench judgment in R. Shankaran's case and in accordance with law within six weeks from receipt of the application; no opinion expressed on merits, contentions kept open.