Sri P Raghavendra Reddy v. Deputy Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 18402 of 2026 (GM-RES-PIL), High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 16 July 2026 by Vibhu Bakhru, CJ (author) and K.S. Hemalekha, J. Petitioner P Raghavendra Reddy Mallasamudra challenged execution of a Solar Power Project by M/s JSW Renew Energy (Kar) Limited on agricultural lands in Challakere Taluk, Chitradurga District, alleging absence of a land-conversion order for non-agricultural purpose and inaction by the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Tahsildar and Panchayat Development Officer despite a direction for spot inspection. Petition disposed of with directions to respondent Nos.1 to 4 to examine the issue and act in accordance with law if the work is found illegal. Keywords: solar power project, agricultural land conversion, mandamus, Articles 226/227, statutory duties, Karnataka land revenue.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent Nos.1 to 4 to examine the issue flagged by the petitioner and, if any work undertaken is found illegal as alleged, to take steps warranted in accordance with law; pending interlocutory application also disposed of.