Sri. a.P.Govindappa, v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Drainage construction mandamus; Alambadi Village, Lakkur Hobli, Malur Taluk, Kolar District; Chikkathirupathi Gram Panchayath; drain closed while laying concrete road; sewage overflow into houses; health concerns of villagers; funds already sanctioned for drain; villager obstruction of drain works; undertaking to complete drain work within four months; petitioner's undertaking not to obstruct; public servant entitled to police help against obstruction; Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution; writ petition disposed; WP No. 3872 of 2026 (LB-RES); Suraj Govindaraj J.; High Court of Karnataka.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of on the strength of respondent no.4's undertaking (given through counsel for R.2 to R.4) to complete the drain work within four months, with the petitioner's undertaking not to obstruct the work placed on record; no formal mandamus was issued.