Sri S.B. Munivenkatappa v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), WP No. 16929 of 2026 (KLR-RR/SUR), decided 18.06.2026 by Justice E.S. Indiresh; neutral citation NC: 2026:KHC:29935. Mandamus petition under Articles 226 & 227 seeking consideration of a representation (Annexure-F dated 18.02.2026) by the Tahasildar, Hosakote Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District, concerning land granted to the petitioner (Annexure-C). Court directed consideration of the representation and a decision in accordance with law after verifying records within four months; petition disposed of. Keywords: land grant; representation; mandamus; Tahasildar Hosakote; KLR-RR/SUR; time-bound direction; no costs; no merits decided.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus in effect: respondent No.2 directed to consider the Annexure-F representation and pass a decision in accordance with law after verifying office records, within four months of receipt of copy of the order; writ petition disposed of accordingly.