Sri K Ashwanthnarayana v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Betterment charges; BDA Act 1976 Section 21(1) show cause notice; Bengaluru Development Authority; Special Land Acquisition Officer (Betterment Taxes); notice No.ULD2403AA338XXA02167 dated 16.09.2025; demand of Rs.19,25,100/-; Dr. K. Shivaram Karanth layout; Somashettahalli Village Chikkabanavara Sy. No.3/5 Khaneshumari 57/15 (128/15); W.P.No.9131/2026 and connected petitions similar demands set aside; benefit of co-ordinate bench order; res integra; Articles 226 and 227 Constitution of India; mandamus protection of possession; regularisation certificate per Supreme Court M.A.Nos.1614-1616/2019 in C.A.Nos.7661-7663/2018 dated 06.12.2022; disposal with liberty to object and fresh lawful demand.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of: the impugned betterment-charge notice dated 16.09.2025 (No.ULD2403AA338XXA02167) is to be treated as a show cause notice under Section 21(1) of the BDA Act, 1976; petitioner may file objections, which respondent No.3 shall consider in accordance with law and thereafter raise a fresh demand in accordance with law.