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Smt Susheelamma B v. the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC13 Jul 2026WP/19426/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Phodi and durasti; representation dated 18.04.2026 Annexure-A; Sy.No.259/P9, 24 guntas, Bettalsuru Village, Jala Hobli, Yelahanka Taluk, Bengaluru North; mandamus to consider representation; online and physical application to Assistant Director of Land Records and Tahsildar; expeditious consideration in accordance with law; Articles 226 and 227, Constitution of India; Karnataka High Court; WP No. 19426 of 2026; disposed of; E.S. Indiresh, J.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with the direction that if the petitioner applies online and files a physical application before respondent Nos.5 and 6 seeking phodi and durasti, the application shall be considered expeditiously in accordance with law. ¶41

Smt Susheelamma B Vs the State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:35365 WP No. 19426 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 13^TH DAY OF JULY, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH WRIT PETITION NO. 19426 OF 2026 (KLR-RR/SUR)

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BETWEEN:

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SMT SUSHEELAMMA B D/O LATE SRI. BACHANNA W/O SRI.B.SRINIVAS AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS, RESIDING AT BETTALSURU VILLAGE, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH TALUK, BENGALURU-562157

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. NAVEEN KUMAR S R., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

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Digitally signed by CHAYA S A

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Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, M.S BUILDING, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR ROAD, BENGALURU-560 001, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY.

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, KANDAYA BHAVAN, BENGALURU 560 001.

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THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TO DEPUTY

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NC: 2026:KHC:35365 WP No. 19426 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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COMMISSIONER, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, BENGALURU - 560 001.

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THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, BANGALORE NORTH SUB-DIVISION, KANDAYA BHAVAN, BENGALURU 560 009.

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THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS, YELAHANKA TALUK, BENGALURU DISTRICT, BENGALURU 560-064

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THE TAHSILDAR YELAHANKA TALUK, BENGALURU DISTRICT, BENGALURU-560064

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.SPOORTY HEGDE N, HCGP)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS, DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS NO. 6 TO CONSIDER REPRESENTATIONS DATED 18.04.2026 AT ANNEXURE A, IN A TIME BOUND MANNER FOR CONDUCTING PHODI AND DURUSTI IN RESPECT OF PETITIONERS PROPERTY BEARING SY. NO.259/P9 MEASURING 24 GUNTAS SITUATED AT BETTALSURU VILLAGE, JALA HOBLI, YELAHANKA TALUK, BENGALURU NORTHB. GRANT SEARCH OTHER RELIEF THAT THIS HONBLE COURT MAY DEEM FIT IN THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ABOVE CASE.

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NC: 2026:KHC:35365 WP No. 19426 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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THIS PETITION IS COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH

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ORAL ORDER

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Learned HCGP accepts notice for respondents.

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The petitioner is seeking direction to respondentauthorities to consider the representation dated 18.04.2026 (Annexure - A) to conduct phodi and durasth in respect of the subject land.

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3. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties

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and on careful consideration of the writ papers would indicate that it is open for the petitioner to approach respondent Nos.5 and 6 to make appropriate application through online and thereafter file the physical application before respondent Nos.5 and 6 seeking phodi and durasth in respect of the land in question. In the event of such an application made by the petitioner, same shall be considered by the respondent expeditiously in accordance with law.

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NC: 2026:KHC:35365 WP No. 19426 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of .

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SD/(E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE

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