The Executive Engineer v. Sarojamma
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Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; MFA No. 4694 of 2025 (LAC); Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur; decided 12 June 2026. Land-acquisition compensation appeal concerning Upper Bhadra Project (Chitradurga) filed under Section 74(1) RFCTLARR Act, 2013 by Executive Engineer against judgment/decree dt. 05.04.2025 in LAC No.89/2019 (1st Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Chitradurga) that had allowed reference under Section 64(1) RFCTLARR Act, 2013 for landowners Sarojamma, R. Rangappa, Anasuyamma, Vanajakshamma and Pandurangappa; SLAO and Deputy Commissioner among respondents. Appeal dismissed as withdrawn after settlement before Lok-adalath; memo accepted; court fee refund ordered under Karnataka Court Fees and Suit Valuation Act. Keywords: withdrawal of appeal, memo, Lok Adalat settlement, court fee refund, Section 74(1), Section 64(1), RFCTLARR Act 2013, Upper Bhadra Project.