Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Order Date: 28 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Narayana Gowda (former President & current Director, BD and BRRDCC Bank Ltd.) vs Respondents including Bengaluru Rural District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd., Joint Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, Konark Credit Co‑operative Society Ltd., and several individual members/directors.
- Petition filed under Articles 226 & 227 of the Constitution seeking to quash the Karnataka Appellate Tribunal (KAT) order dated 02‑09‑2026 in Appeal No. 102/2026.
- Core issue: KAT declined to grant an interim stay of the award despite the petitioner’s submission that property auctions were scheduled for 05‑Oct‑2026, 09‑Oct‑2026 and 14‑Oct‑2026 and that Form 8 had been issued.
- Arguments: Petitioner contended the Tribunal failed to consider the auction schedule; respondents and Additional Government Advocate argued for dismissal of the interim relief.
Final Outcome
- The High Court set aside the KAT order dated 02‑09‑2026.
- The Tribunal is directed to rehear the interim application, taking into account the parties’ submissions, and to pass appropriate orders on or before 01‑10‑2026.
- The writ petition is disposed of; no notice to other respondents is required.
Topics: Legal Relief, Co‑operative Banking Dispute