Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, Dharwad
Order Date: 28 November 2024
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) represented by Advocate ShivaraJ.C. Bellakki; Respondents – Special Land Acquisition Officer, Yetha Niravari Yojana, Ballari District; K.H. Sundar Gouda (age 72, agriculture) and K.G. Veeranagouda (age 67, agriculture).
- Nature of Proceeding: MSA filed under Section 54(2) of the Land Acquisition Act (MSA No.100050/2024) seeking to set aside the judgment award passed in LAC Appeal No.66/2019 dated 27‑06‑2023 by the Additional District Judge, Ballari, and to allow IA No.2 filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
- Key Dates: LAC Appeal award dated 27‑June‑2023; MSA filed in 2024; Court order dated 28‑Nov‑2024; endorsement note dated 28‑Jan‑2025 indicating non‑compliance.
- Court Directions: The Court directed that all office objections listed (Sl. No. 1 to 10) be complied with within six weeks, failing which the appeal would stand dismissed without further orders.
Final Outcome
- The appellant’s advocate did not comply with the office objections within the stipulated six‑week period. Consequently, the Court dismissed MSA No.100050/2024 on 28‑Nov‑2024 without any further orders. The dismissal was recorded by the Assistant Registrar.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Court Order