Dr Swamy H L v. the State of Karnataka
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High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru; WP No. 8389 of 2026 (LA-BDA); decided 06.04.2026; single judge S Sunil Dutt Yadav J; BDA land/building regularisation matter. Petitioner Dr Swamy H L (Site Nos.127 and 128, Somashettihalli) sought mandamus to the Special Land Acquisition Officer-2/BDA to decide representations dated 15.10.2025 and 20.11.2025 (Annexures-'M'/'M1') for completion of regularisation of 6220 sq. ft., notwithstanding Regularisation Certificates at Annexures-'H'/'J'. Court mandated reference to Justice A.V.Chandrashekar Committee report (Annexure-'K', Sl.No.1235; buildings of 26.11.2014-03.08.2018) and Apex Court order in Misc. Application Nos.1614-1616/2019 para-3 (regularization of Annexures L-0122 to L-0144; conditions of order dated 03.12.2020; Tenth Report para 7). Directions: expeditious action if relief due; hearing before adverse order; interim no-demolition protection for 6220 sq. ft.; consideration within 12 weeks; contentions open. Petition disposed of. Keywords: Articles 226/227, mandamus, BDA regularisation, Apex Court direction, representation consideration, timeline.