Sri K Subramanya v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition 11683/2026 (LB-RES), Karnataka HC, M.I. Arun J., 15.04.2026 - disposal of challenge under Articles 226/227 by overstaying lessee against Town Panchayat Pandavapura public auction notification dated 20.03.2026 of Shop No.15 (former Shop No.16); lease of 10.04.2003 (2 years 11 months) expired; dispossession of Government property only in manner known to law; no right to cling on after lease/licence expiry; auction permitted as per law; eviction only per law; liberty to recover mesne profits via appropriate proceedings; pending I.As. disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of: respondent No.2 permitted to auction the property as contemplated in law; directed to evict the petitioner, if not already evicted, only in the manner known to law; granted liberty to recover mesne profits through appropriate proceedings in the manner known to law. Pending interlocutory applications, if any, stand disposed of.