Thallihalla Krishne Gowda Pradeep Kumar v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Right of way for power transmission lines; notification dated 04.03.2024 bearing No. KA.NI.LO(V)/BRU.KA.VI/BELLARI/2023-24/3136 (and Kannada-referenced number ending 3541-547); objections dated 26.12.2024 before Deputy Commissioner, Chikkamagaluru; paper publication in Shivamogga District; environmental impact; report from Forest Department; no coercive steps qua property; writ in nature of mandamus; Articles 226 and 227; GM-KEB; petitions disposed; Justice M.Nagaprasanna; NC: 2025:KHC:14147; decided 03.04.2025.
What did the court decide?
Permission to pursue the proceedings before the Deputy Commissioner, including filing additional statement of objections if necessary; direction that the Deputy Commissioner consider all objections/additional objections and pass orders in accordance with law after interaction with or securing a report from the Forest Department on the environmental impact; and interim protection that no coercive steps be taken against the petitioners' property until the Deputy Commissioner decides.