Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru (Hon'ble Mr. Justice B M Shyam Prasad)
Order Date: 3 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Suman V, wife of Madhu F, seeking quash of Confirmation Order dated 16‑07‑2026 and Provisional Order dated 23‑12‑2025 issued by the Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority, under Section 243 of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024.
- The petitioner claims ownership of property No. 229/A, 55th Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru (560010) and alleges that the Authority approved construction of two additional upper floors for commercial use, exceeding the sanctioned two‑floor (ground + one upper) plan.
- Respondents (Commissioner Greater Bengaluru Authority, Joint Commissioner West Zone, Executive Engineer Rajajinagar Division, Assistant Executive Engineer Sriramamandira Sub‑Division) contend that the petitioner has an appellate remedy under Section 250 of the Act and that any inspection issues can be examined by the Appellate Authority.
- Counsel for petitioner (Sri M Venkataravanappa) argued lack of notice of inspection; counsel for respondents (Sri Pawan Kumar) highlighted the statutory appeal route.
Final Outcome
- Petition disposed of without prejudice, allowing petitioner to pursue statutory appeal under Section 250 of the Act.
- Authorities directed not to undertake any precipitous demolition or other action on the subject property for six weeks from the date of this order.
- Petitioner ordered to deposit Rs. 50,000 as cost with the Commissioner of Bengaluru West City Corporation and to file a certified copy of this order with the Commissioner's office.
- The Commissioner’s office instructed to return certified copies/originals upon production of photocopies by Sri Venkataravanappa.
Topics: Legal Remedy, Urban Development, Building Regulation