Sri. Shanthappa v. Government of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; WP No.42569 of 2016 (KLR-RES); decided 03.06.2025 by Justice E.S. Indiresh. Land law / revenue matter: rejection of permission to sell agricultural land for legal and family necessities; order dated 30.07.2015 in LND(2)41/2012-13 by Deputy Commissioner, Hassan quashed; remand for fresh consideration after enquiry and hearing; direction to pass speaking order in accordance with law; natural justice / fair opportunity; petitioner Shanthappa s/o Rangaiah; Government of Karnataka and Deputy Commissioner, Hassan respondents; writ under Articles 226 and 227; no costs or quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; order dated 30.07.2015 (Annexure-A) in Proceedings No.LND(2)41/2012-13 quashed and matter remitted to respondent No.2 (Deputy Commissioner, Hassan) to consider the petitioner's case afresh after affording a fair opportunity in accordance with law; petitioner directed to appear before respondent No.2 on 30.06.2025 at 03.00 pm.