Dismissed

Jampanna v. the Tahsildar

Karnataka HC16 Sept 2026WP/25338/2026

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What is this about?

The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Tahsildar's order dated 17.08.2015, holding that the petitioners have an efficacious alternative remedy under Section 136(2) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, making the writ petition not maintainable. Liberty was reserved to approach the competent authority.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition dismissed; liberty reserved to approach competent authority under Section 136(2) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964.

Jampanna Vs the Tahsildar — Land Acquisition | Karnataka HC (2026)

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:50596 WP No. 25338 of 2026

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CNR: KAHC010558542026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 16^TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH WRIT PETITION NO.25338 OF 2026 (KLR-RES)

BETWEEN:

JAMPANNA

DEAD BY HIS LRS.

KATAPPA

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S/O. LATE JAMPANNA, AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS, R/AT HUCHANGI PURA VILLAGE, JAGALURU TALUK - 577528. CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.

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KARIYAMMA,

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Digitally signed by CHAYA S A Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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D/O LATE JAMPANNA, W/O GOVINDAPPA, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, R/O AITHOL KURUBARA HATTI VILLAGE, CHITRADURGA TALUK - 577501.

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JAYAPPA,

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S/O. LATE JAMPANNA, AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS, R/AT HUCHANGI PURA VILLAGE, JAGALURU TALUK, 577528 CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.

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NAGAMMA,

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D/O LATE JAMPANNA, W/O SHIVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, R/AT. HUCHANGI PURA VILLAGE, JAGALURU TALUK-577528,

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:50596 WP No. 25338 of 2026

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CNR: KAHC010558542026

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CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.

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PANJAPPA, S/O. LATE JAMPANNA, AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS, R/AT. HUCHANGI PURA VILLAGE, JAGALURU TALUK - 577528 CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. KANTHARAJAPPA M.G., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE TAHSILDAR THE TAHSILDAR OFFICE, JAGALURU TALUK. JAGALURU-577528.

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DEVENDRAPPA, S/O LATE PANJAPPA, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC. AGRICULTURIST, R/O HUCHANGI PURA VILLAGE, JAGALURU TALUK-577528 CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.

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MINAKSHAMMA W/O DEVENDRAPPA, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC: AGRICULTURIST, R/O HUCHANGI PURA VILLAGE, JAGALURU TALUK - 577528 CHITRADURGA DISTRICT.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. SHAMANTH NAIK, AGA FOR R1)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO

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3 - NC: 2026:KHC:50596 WP No. 25338 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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CNR: KAHC010558542026

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QUASH THE ORDER IN RRT VIVADA.CR.20/2015-16 DATED 17/08/2015 ISSUED BY THE 1^ST RESPONDENT. IS PRODUCED AS ANNEXURE-B.

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THIS PETITION, 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 Additional Government Advocate accepts notice for Respondent No. 1.

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In this writ petition, the petitioners are assailing the order dated 17.08.2015 passed by Respondent No. 1-Tahasildar, vide Annexure-B.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the

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parties.

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In view of the above, the petitioners have an efficacious alternative remedy under Section

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:50596 WP No. 25338 of 2026

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CNR: KAHC010558542026

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136(2) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964.

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Hence, the writ petition is not maintainable.

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Accordingly, reserving liberty to the

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petitioners to approach the competent authority and avail the remedy available under law, the writ petition

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stands dismissed .

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Sd/(E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE

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