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Sri Shashishekhara S v. Vs the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC14 Jul 2026WP/39791/2025

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What is this about?

Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru (NC: 2026:KHC:35849), R. Nataraj J., 14 July 2026 - WP No. 39791 of 2025 (LA-KIADB): Shashishekhara S.V. v. State of Karnataka & KIADB (including Davanagere Zone / Special Land Acquisition Officer). Mandamus sought for determination of compensation for Survey Nos.112, 123/3 and 124/4, Sogane Village, Shivamogga; petition disposed of at preliminary hearing after KIADB filed memo enclosing awards; petitioner at liberty to challenge the award. No costs or quantum determined; no precedents discussed.

What did the court decide?

No substantive relief; petition disposed of as not surviving, with liberty reserved to the petitioner to challenge the award. ¶3

Sri Shashishekhara S v Vs the State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:35849 WP No. 39791 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 14^TH DAY OF JULY, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. NATARAJ WRIT PETITION NO. 39791 OF 2025 (LA-KIADB)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. SHASHISHEKHARA S.V. S/O. LATE S.V. VENKATARAMANAIAH AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, R/A NO.14, "BANGARA NILAYA" 2^ND CROSS, NBV LAYOUT, OLD GUNDAPPA SHED, SHIVAMOGGA-577201.

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. VARUN R R., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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Digitally signed by HEMALATHA J Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VIDHAN SOUDHA, BENGALURU-560001, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY.

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KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD, MAHARSHI ARVIND BHAVAN, 1^ST FLOOR, NRUPATUNGA ROAD, BANGALORE-560001. REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE MEMBER.

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KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD, DAVANAGERE ZONE, KARUR INDUSTRIAL AREA, P.B.ROAD, DAVANGERE-577006.

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:35849 WP No. 39791 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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REPRESENTED BY ITS

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THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. ADITYA DIWAKAR, ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE FOR RESPONDENT NO.1;

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SRI. H.L. PRADEEP KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR RESPONDENT NOS.2 AND 3)

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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS NO.2 AND 3 TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF LANDS BEARING SURVEY NO. 112 (SURVEY NO. 112/1 AND 112/2) MEASURING ABOUT 1 ACRE 10 GUNTAS, SURVEY NO.123/3 MEASURING ABOUT 15 GUNTAS AND SURVEY NO.124/4 MEASURING ABOUT 2 ACRE ALL SITUATED AT SOGANE VILLAGE, SHIVAMOGGA TALUK, SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT AT THE EARLIEST AND ETC.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. NATARAJ

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ORAL ORDER

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The petitioner has sought for a writ in the nature of mandamus to direct respondent Nos.2 and 3 to determine the compensation in respect of lands bearing Sy.Nos.112 (Sy.Nos.112/1 and 112/2) measuring 1 acres 10 guntas and Sy.No.123/3 measuirng 15 guntas and Sy.No.124/4 measuring 02 acres situate at Sogane Village, Shivamogga Taluk, Shivamogga District. He has also sought for a direction to

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NC: 2026:KHC:35849 WP No. 39791 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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respondent Nos.2 and 3 to pass an award and deposit the compensation before the Civil Court.

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