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Sri Narasimhaiah M v. the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC17 Apr 2026WP/11877/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

KIADB land acquisition compensation representation mandamus; Sy.No.16 and 18 Nagadenahalli Village, Kasaba Hobli, Doddaballapura Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District; 09 and 10 Guntas; Special Land Acquisition Officer-2 KIADB; undertaking to consider representation dated 31.12.2025 (Annexure-E) within three months; Articles 226 and 227 Constitution; disposed, contentions on merits kept open; High Court of Karnataka, S Sunil Dutt Yadav.

What did the court decide?

Petition disposed of on the undertaking of counsel for KIADB that the Annexure-E representation will be considered and appropriate orders passed in accordance with law in terms of the petitioner's legal entitlement within three months from receipt of certified copy of the order; contentions on merits kept open. ¶35

Sri Narasimhaiah M Vs the State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether respondent no.3 (Special Land Acquisition Officer-2, KIADB) should consider the petitioner's representation at Annexure-E seeking compensation for the acquired land, for which the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus.

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Court's answer

Learned counsel for respondent-KIADB submitted that the representation at Annexure-E would be considered and appropriate orders passed in accordance with law in terms of the legal entitlement of the petitioner within three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of the order.

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Ratio / Principle

On recording the undertaking of learned counsel for respondent-KIADB, the petition is disposed of, with all contentions on merits kept open.

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Key takeaways

The petitioner is to furnish necessary documents and is at liberty to correspond with the Revenue Department if any clarification is required.obiter¶41

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition (WP No. 11877 of 2026 (LA-KIADB)) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, filed by Narasimhaiah M seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus to direct the Special Land Acquisition Officer-2, KIADB, to consider his representation dated 31.12.2025 (Annexure-E), as land in Sy.No.16 and 18 of Nagadenahalli Village, Kasaba Hobli, Doddaballapura Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District (extents 09 Guntas and 10 Guntas) was acquired but no compensation paid. Counsel for respondent-KIADB undertook to consider the representation and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law in terms of the petitioner's legal entitlement within three months from receipt of certified copy of the order. On recording this undertaking, the petition was disposed of with all contentions on merits kept open; petitioner directed to furnish necessary documents and given liberty to correspond with the Revenue Department for clarifications. Order by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav, dated 17 April 2026.

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1 - NC: 2026:KHC:21178 WP No. 11877 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 17^TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV WRIT PETITION NO. 11877 OF 2026 (LA-KIADB)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI NARASIMHAIAH M S/O. LATE MUNISHAMAPPA, AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS, R/AT NO. 218, M K COLONY, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU-560 064

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& PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. SHARAN N.MAJAGE., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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Digitally 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA signed by PRAKASH N BY ITS SECRETARY, Location: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES HIGH COURT OF VIDHANA SOUDHA, KARNATAKA BANGALORE-560 001.

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KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE MEMBER, KHANIJA BHAVANA, RACE COURSE ROAD, BENGALURU-560 001.

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:21178 WP No. 11877 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER-2, KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD, NO.14/3, 1^ST FLOOR, CFC BUILDING, MAHARSHI ARAVINDA BHAVAN, NRUPATUNGA ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001.

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& RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. HARISH A.S., AGA FOR R1;

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SRI H.L. PRADEEP KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R2 AND R3)

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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENT NO.3 TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER DATED 31.12.2025 AS PER ANNEXURE -E AND ETC.

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THIS PETITION COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV

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ORAL ORDER

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Learned AGA accepts notice for the respondent no.1.

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Learned Counsel Sri.H.L.Pradeep Kumar accepts

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notice for respondent nos.2 and 3.

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The petitioner has sought for issuance of writ in

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the nature of mandamus to direct respondent no.3 to consider the representations at Annexure-E.

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3 - NC: 2026:KHC:21178 WP No. 11877 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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In terms of the representation at Annexure-E, the

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petitioner submits that though the property of the petitioner in Sy.No.16 and 18 of Nagadenahalli Village, Kasaba Hobli, Doddaballapura Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District has been acquired with respect to extent of 09 Guntas and 10 Guntas. However, no compensation has been paid.

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Sri.H.L.Pradeep Kumar appearing on behalf of respondent-KIADB submits that representation at Annexure-E would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law in terms of legal entitlement of the petitioners within three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of the order.

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