Smt. K.Sujatha D/O B.R. Kumar v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought mutation of land based on a judgment and decree in FDP No. 5/2021. The Tahsildar rejected the application. The High Court held that under Section 128 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, the revenue authorities were duty-bound to effect the mutation in accordance with the decree, and set aside the rejection order.
What did the court decide?
The order dated 23/27.06.2026 passed by the Tahsildar is set aside. The Tahsildar and Assistant Director of Land Records are directed to effect the mutation of the subject land in the petitioner's name within one month.