Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 27 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Writ Petition No. 26898 of 2026 filed by Sri B U Vasanth Kumar (petitioner) against Bengaluru West City Corporation and its officials (respondents) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution.
- Relief sought: Quash of Confirmation Order No. JAM. A (MADA)/PR/116/26-27 dated 30.07.2026 and Provisional Order No. NAM A (MADA)/BEM. PA NA PA/PR/116/2025-26 dated 20.03.2026, as well as the show‑cause notice issued under Section 243(3)(d) of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024.
- Petitioner’s grounds: (a) No opportunity to be heard, (b) No inspection of the property, (c) Confirmation Order dated prior to the Provisional Order.
- Respondent’s position: Orders issued under Sections 243(2)(e), 243(3)(c) and 243(3)(d) of the GBG Act are valid.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that the petitioner’s grievances are amenable to a statutory appeal under Section 250 of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act and therefore the Court will not interfere under Article 226.
- The Court noted that the petitioner may seek interim protection by filing an application for interim order along with the statutory appeal, and the Appellate Authority must consider it expeditiously.
- The writ petition is disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Judicial Review, Municipal Governance