Sri Suresh v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 32275 of 2025 (KLR-RR/SUR), High Court of Karnataka, R Devdas J., decided 22.01.2026 (NC: 2026:KHC:3793). Petitioner Suresh s/o Rangappa, agriculturist, Siddharahalli Village, Kasaba Hobli, Tarikere Tq., Chikmagaluru District; respondents State of Karnataka, Deputy Commissioner, Asst. Commissioner and Tahsildar, Tarikere Taluk. Land grant of 1 acre 10 guntas in Sy.No.25 (1997); name in revenue records till 2002; missing from RTC after computerization; representation dated 20.08.2023 (Annexure-D). Direction to Tahsildar to secure original grant records and Saguvali Chit issue register, verify in petitioner's presence, and enter name in computerized RTC within two months. Filed under Articles 226 and 227, Constitution of India.
What did the court decide?
Specific direction to the 4th respondent-Tahsildar, Tarikere Taluk, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2023 and, in light of the observations, verify the original records in the petitioner's presence and pass necessary orders to enter the petitioner's name in the computerized RTC and land revenue records, expeditiously and at any rate within two months of receipt of a copy of the order; HCGP permitted to file memo of appearance within four weeks.