Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- The writ appeal (No. 1386 of 2026) was filed by SMT T A Jagadamba (appellant) under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, seeking to set aside the interim order dated 10 April 2026 passed by the Writ Court in WP No. 18923/2025 (IA No. 3/2025) and to restore the earlier order dated 27 May 2025 issued by the Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO) of KIADB.
- Respondents included Mysore Stoneware Pipes and Potteries Ltd., the State of Karnataka (Dept. of Industries and Commerce, Vikas Soudha), Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB), Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd., and Special Land Acquisition Officer‑2, KIADB (Shri Tejas Kumar).
- Background: The land in question attracted a total compensation assessment of Rs 160 crore. Prior to the interim order dated 30 June 2025, the SLAO had released Rs 28 crore to the appellant. On 30 June 2025 the Writ Court ordered the SLAO not to release any further amount to any party.
- The appellant executed an indemnity bond for the Rs 28 crore released. The later interim order dated 10 April 2026 directed the appellant to deposit the Rs 28 crore back to the SLAO.
Final Outcome
- The Court observed that the amount of Rs 28 crore released before the 30 June 2025 interim order cannot be mandatorily reclaimed at this stage, as the final determination of the writ petition is pending.
- The Court reiterated that no further compensation shall be released to any party, as per the 30 June 2025 order.
- If the Writ Court ultimately finds the appellant not entitled to any compensation, she will be required to refund the Rs 28 crore along with interest.
- The writ appeal is therefore disposed of, with all contentions of the parties kept open for final determination by the Writ Court. Any pending interlocutory applications stand disposed of.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Compensation