Smt Lakshmamma v. the State of Karnataka
Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966 – Section 29(2) – Consent Award
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WP No. 11394 of 2026 (LA-KIADB), High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 15 April 2026 by S Sunil Dutt Yadav J (oral order). Certiorari sought against KIADB General Award No.KIADB/L.A.Q/297/2024-25 dated 13.06.2024 (Annexure-A) covering Sy.No.39/5, 4 acres 36 guntas, Mavinakommanahalli Village, Thyamagondlu Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District; mandamus sought for consent Award under Section 29(2) KIAD Act, 1966. Petitioner (Smt Lakshmamma) claimed willingness for consent Award; KIADB agreed to setting aside the general Award qua petitioner. Held: general Award set aside insofar as petitioner's land; SLAO (R3) to pass consent Award under S.29(2) KIAD Act within four months; revival clause on entitlement/apportionment disputes; liberty to withdraw deposit before Civil Court. Directions in W.P.No.15026/2021 noted. Petition disposed of. Keywords: KIADB, KIAD Act S.29(2), consent Award, general Award, land acquisition, Nelamangala.