Sri. Basavaraju v. Government of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, WP No.42570/2016 (KLR-RES), Justice E.S. Indiresh, decided 03-06-2025; permission to sell agricultural land refused by Deputy Commissioner Hassan in LND(2)47/2012-13 (Annexure-A, 30-07-2015) quashed; matter remanded for fresh consideration after enquiry, hearing and speaking order; fair opportunity/natural justice; Articles 226 and 227 Constitution; petitioner Basavaraju s/o Adavappa; respondents Government of Karnataka (Revenue Department) and Deputy Commissioner Hassan; advocates Sadashiva C. (petitioner), Manjunath K. HCGP (respondents); disposal: allowed/quashed/remanded.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; impugned order dated 30th July, 2015 (Annexure-A) quashed and matter remitted to respondent No.2 (Deputy Commissioner, Hassan) for fresh consideration after affording the petitioner a fair opportunity, with a speaking order to be passed after enquiry and hearing; petitioner directed to appear before respondent No.2 on 30th June, 2025 at 03.00 pm.