Jagadeesh Pai v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; WP No.6371 of 2022 (GM-RES); decided 02-02-2026 by E.S. Indiresh, J. Petitioner: Jagadeesh Pai (counsel Keshava Bhat A.); Respondents: State of Karnataka, PWD (counsel Mahantesh Shettar, AGA). Subject: challenge to PWD notice dated 02-03-2022 (Annexure-A) for removal of structure alleging road encroachment at Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada; petition disposed of with direction for spot inspection and survey on 25-02-2026 at 10.30 a.m. Keywords: road encroachment, removal of structure notice, PWD, spot inspection and survey, Article 226, natural justice/prior notice contention.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to respondent No.2 to conduct spot inspection and survey on 25th February, 2026 at 10.30 a.m. and take a decision thereafter on whether the petitioner encroached the Road; petitioner to remain present on spot without waiting for notice. No merits finding recorded on the challenge to the notice.