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Sri. Muniyappa B v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC23 Jan 2026WP/20350/2024

Case brief

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What is this about?

Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; WP No. 20350 of 2024 (LA-BDA); Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav; decided 23-01-2026. Withdrawal of writ petition through counsel's memo; petition dismissed as not pressed with liberty to file fresh petition reserved and all contentions kept open. Underlying challenge (not decided): BDA preliminary notification No. ADM/A10-(S)3/64 dated 09.05.1968 under Section 16(1), City of Bangalore Improvement Act, 1945, qua petition schedule property. Statutes: Articles 226 and 227, Constitution of India; Section 16(1), City of Bangalore Improvement Act, 1945. No case law cited; no costs or quantum.

What did the court decide?

Liberty to file a fresh petition reserved; all contentions kept open. ¶34

Sri. Muniyappa B Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:3929 WP No. 20350 of 2024

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 23^RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV WRIT PETITION NO. 20350 OF 2024 (LA-BDA)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. MUNIYAPPA B S/O LATE BYRAPPA AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS.

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SRI. MADHUSUDHAN M. S/O MUNIYAPPA AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,

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BOTH ARE R/O NO. 11, 2ND CROSS, 10TH MAIN, GURURAJ LAYOUT, PADHMANABHANAGAR, BSK III STAGE, BANGALORE-560 085.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. GOWRISHANKAR E., ADVOCATE)

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Digitally signed by VIDYA G R Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VIKAS SOUDHA, BANGALORE-560001 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

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THE COMMISSIONER, BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, T. CHOWDAIAH ROAD, KUMAR PARK WEST, BENGALURU - 560020.

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SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,

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NC: 2026:KHC:3929 WP No. 20350 of 2024

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HC-KAR

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T. CHOWDAIAH ROAD, KUMAR PARK WEST, BENGALURU - 560 020.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. HARISHA A. S., AGA FOR R1)

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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION PASSED UNDER SECTION 16(1) OF THE CITY OF BANGALORE IMPROVEMENT ACT, 1945 BEARING NO. ADM/A10-(S)3/64 DATED 09.05.1968 AT ANNEXURE-B PASSED BY THE R-2 IN SO FAR AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PETITION SCHEDULE PROPERTY IS CONCERNED.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, 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 counsel for the petitioner has filed a memo

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which reads as hereunder:

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"The undersigned counsel for the petitioner humbly submits that, this Hon'ble Court be pleased to permit the Petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to file fresh petition in the interest of justice and equity."

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NC: 2026:KHC:3929 WP No. 20350 of 2024

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HC-KAR

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In light of the memo filed, petition is dismissed as not pressed. Liberty as sought for is reserved. All contentions are kept open.

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Sd/(S SUNIL DUTT YADAV) JUDGE

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