Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Order Date: 21 June 2021

Case Overview

  • Appellants: Bangalore Development Authority (by its Commissioner) and Additional Land Acquisition Officer, both represented by Special Additional Land Acquisition Officer.
  • Respondents: Sri K.K. Poonacha, aged about 78, resident of Olympic Farm, Nagadevanahalli Village, Kengeri Hobli, Jnanabharathi Post, Bangalore-560056; and the State of Karnataka Urban Development Department, represented by its Secretary.
  • The writ appeal (W.A. No.233 of 2017, LA‑BDA) challenges the order dated 17 March 2016 passed in W.P. No.58912 of 2014.
  • The matter was heard before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar.

Final Outcome

  • The Court set aside the impugned judgment dated 17 March 2016 in W.P. No.58912/2014.
  • Consequently, the writ appeal is allowed.

Topics: Land Acquisition, Judicial Decision