Ramachandra @ Horigowda v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; WP No. 51901 of 2016 (KLR-REG); decided 06.11.2025; NC: 2025:KHC:44985; single Judge: Rajesh Rai K. Petitioner Ramachandra @ Horigowda sought mandamus against the Thasildar, Channarayapatna for non-consideration of his 22.07.1989 representation (Annexure-A) for regularization of unauthorized occupation/cultivation of 3 acres in Sy.No.27, Hongehalli Village, Bagur Hobli, Channarayapatna Taluk, Hassan District; occupation claimed since 1980, spot mahazar by Revenue Inspector in 1990 (Annexure-B). Petition allowed; consideration directed within six months. Keywords: regularization of unauthorized occupation; writ of mandamus; revenue records; Thasildar; Channarayapatna; Hassan district; six-month compliance direction.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus: the third respondent (Thasildar, Channarayapatna) directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.07.1989 seeking regularization of unauthorized occupation of Sy.No.27 (3 acres), Hongehalli Village, in accordance with law, within six months from receipt of a copy of the order.