Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench

Order Date: 23 January 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (Petitioner) vs. Special Land Acquisition Officer and others (Respondents).
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition filed under Article 226 and Article 227 of the Constitution of India seeking relief against the respondents.
  • Procedural History: An earlier order dated 24 November 2025 directed the petitioner to comply with office objections and warned that failure to do so would result in dismissal. The petitioner was given a further opportunity but did not comply.
  • Hearing Details: On 23 January 2026, the matter was listed for dismissal. The petitioner’s counsel was absent, and the court observed a lack of interest on the petitioner’s part.
  • Legal Basis for Dismissal: The court invoked Chapter‑XII, Rule 14(2) of the Karnataka High Court Rules, 1959, which empowers the Registrar to pass a peremptory order of dismissal for non‑compliance.
  • Right to Appeal Dismissal: Under Chapter‑XII, Rule 14(3), the petitioner is entitled to apply to the appropriate court to set aside the peremptory order.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is dismissed for non‑compliance of the office objections, with no order as to costs.
  • The petitioner may file an application to set aside this dismissal pursuant to the aforementioned rule.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Railway Sector