Supreme Court modifies Karnataka High Court order, ruling BDA cannot levy full interest on 2000 auction sale delay.
Respondent directed to pay ₹1.79 crore interest on ₹36.24 lakh principal retained for 16 years.
Court finds fault on both sides for not completing transaction after 2000 auction and subsequent litigation.
BDA ordered to execute sale deed upon payment, settling two-decade old commercial site dispute.