Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Order Date: 19 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition filed by Shreyas Apartments Society (Chantharu Grama, Brahmavara Taluk, Udupi) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, seeking quash of Letter No. LOE/UDUPI/CHANTHARU/GP/2026-2027/JE (615-16) dated 09‑06‑2026 issued by Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD (respondent No.5), which alleged encroachment of government land.
  • Respondents include the State of Karnataka Department of Revenue and various officials (Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Tahashildar, Assistant Executive Engineer).
  • The petition alleged that the notice required a reply with documents and sought protection from dispossession and coercive action.

Final Outcome

  • Justice E.S. Indiresh ordered that the petitioner may file a reply with appropriate documents within four weeks of receiving a certified copy of this order.
  • Respondents are directed not to take any coercive steps against the petitioner until the reply/objections are considered.
  • The writ petition is disposed of.

Topics: Land Encroachment, Court Order