Sri Bette Gowda v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus-style writ petition (Articles 226/227) compelling action on a long-pending Form No.53 application for regularization of unauthorized occupation of 4 acres in Sy.No.83, Valambige Village, Holenarasipura Taluk, Hassan District; petition disposed with time-bound directions: Tahsildar to verify records and place application before the Committee for Regularization of Unauthorized Occupation within two months, Committee to decide within a further two months. Keywords: regularization of unauthorized occupation; Form No.53; Tahsildar Holenarasipura; Committee for Regularization of Unauthorized Occupation; delay/non-consideration of application; representations dated 04/12/1998 and 11/12/2018; Karnataka land revenue.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to respondent No.2-Tahsildar to verify the records regarding the petitioner's Form No.53 application and, if found filed but pending, to place it before the Committee for Regularization of Unauthorized Occupation within two months; the Committee to consider the application and pass necessary orders within a further two months.