- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA KALABURAGI BENCH DATED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S.KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO. 201896 OF 2025 (LA-RES) C/W WRIT PETITION NO. 201854 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201855 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201856 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201859 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201868 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201869 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201871 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201873 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201875 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201879 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201881 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201884 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201895 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201897 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201899 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201902 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201904 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201908 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201909 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201911 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201975 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201976 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201981 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201982 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201985 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 201989 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202002 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202033 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202064 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202067 OF 2025 (LA-RES) R Digitally signed by SUMA B N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS WRIT PETITION NO. 202069 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202070 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202071 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202072 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202073 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202074 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202076 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202079 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202080 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202081 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202082 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202083 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202084 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202085 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202086 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202087 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202089 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202090 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202091 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202092 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202093 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202094 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202095 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202096 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202097 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202098 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202099 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202100 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202103 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202104 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202892 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202905 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202911 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202914 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202959 OF 2025 (LA-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 202973 OF 2025 (LA-RES) - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP ALMATTI, TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586203. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ), REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 5. BASAVANTH S/O HANAMANTH BIRADAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA -586212. 6. NAGAPPA S/O HANMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. IN WP NO. 201896/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRIHSNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 7. PAWADEPPA S/O HANMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 8. CHANDALING S/O HANMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 9. HULLAPPA S/O HANMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA-586212. 10. REVANSIDDAPPA S/O HANMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA-586212. 11. DEVAMMA W/O MUKUNDAPPA JADAR, AGE : MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 12. GANGAMMA W/O SANGANGOUD GOUDAR, AGE : MAJOR, - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 13. DEVAMMA @ RATNAMMA, W/O GURASIDDAYYA HIREMATH, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 14. VIRESH S/O GURASIDDAYYA GANACHARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 15. JAGADISH S/O BASAYYA GANACHARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 16. SANGAYYA S/O BASAYYA GANACHARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA -586212. 17. BIMANNA S/O BASAPPA HADAPAD, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. KAWADIMATTI, - 6 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. &RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R4; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R5 TO R17) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT 08.11.2023 AND 18.01.2024 IN LAC NO.398/2019, 396/2019, 408/2019, 394/2019, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA, B) REMAND THE MATTERS TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTERS AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS; 2) ISSUE ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS THIS HON9BLE COURT DEEMS FIT AND PROPER IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS CASE. IN WP NO. 201854/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRIHSNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) - 7 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. B. BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. RAJASHEKHAR S/O. VEERABHADRAPPA PATTANASHETTI, AGE : MAJOR, OCC : AGRICULTURE, R/O. NIDAGUNDI, TQ B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586213. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R2) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT 21.08.2023 PASSED IN LAC NO.301/2018 BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA, B) REMAND THE MATTERS TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTERS AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201855/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, - 8 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI , TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. RAVINDRA S/O. KARIYAPPA PATTANASHETTI, AGE : 58 YEARS, OCC : AGRICULTURE, R/O. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPURA 586213. 3. PARVATIBAI W/O. SHIVALINGAPPA LEKKAD, AGE : 56 YEARS, OCC : HOUSEHOLD WORK, R/O. ILKAL, BAGALKOT 3 587125. 4. GEETABAI W/O. SHRISHAIL BIRADAR, AGE : 54 YEARS, OCC HOUSEHOLD WORK, R/O. NIDAGUNDI, TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586213. - 9 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 5. SATISH S/O.KARIYAPPA @ KARAVIRAPPA PATTANASHETTI, AGE : 52 YEARS, OCC : AGRICULTURE, R/O. NIDAGUNDI, TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586213. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; R2 TO R5 - SERVED) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT dated 08.12.2022 IN LAC NO.305/2018, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201856/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHAN PROJECT, - 10 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586201. 2. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. MALAPPA S/O TAMMANNA PUJARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, DIST : VIJAYAPURA-586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R AND R2; SRI HARSHAVARDAHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 01.02.2024 IN LAC NO.1692/2019, - 11 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201859/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. B. BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. BASAPPA S/O SANGAPPA HOKRANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, DIST VIJAYAPURA, DIST. VIJAYAPURA - 586212. - 12 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 4. YALLAPPA S/O SANGAPPA HOKRANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, DIST : VIJAYAPURA -586212. 5. BASALINGAVVA W/O SANGAPPA HOKRANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, DIST VIJAYAPURA - 586212. 6. NILAVVA W/O SHANKRAPPA HOKRANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, DIST VIJAYAPURA 586212. 7. MAHADEVI W/O SHEKAPPA HOKRANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, DIST. VIJAYAPURA - 586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO R7) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT dated 29.02.2024 IN LAC NO.1691/2019, - 13 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201868/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, RLY. STATION, INDI, VIJAYAPURA 586209. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ), UKP NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. BURANASA S/O AMEENASA MASALI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA-586128. - 14 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 4. BURANASA S/O AMEENASA MASALI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA-586128. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SMT.RATNA N.SHIVAYOGIMATH, ADVOCATE FOR R3 AND R4) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT dated 12.10.2023 IN LAC NOS.487 AND 494 OF 2020, PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201869/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 15 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586201. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. CHANDRAMAPPA S/O VEERABADRAPPA MURAL, AGE : 51 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 4. NAGAPPA S/O HANAMAPPA HANDRAGALL, AGE : 63 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ, MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 5. PAWADEPPA S/O HANAMAPPA HANDRAGALL, AGE : 55 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. - 16 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 6. CHANDALING S/O HANAMAPPA HANDARAGALL, AGE : 50 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUUDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA - 586212. 7. HULLAPPA S/O HANAMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : 45 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA - 586212. 8. REVANSIDDAPPA S/O HANAMAPPA HANDARGALL, AGE : 40 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA - 586212. 9. DEVAMMA W/O MUKUNDAPPA JADAR, AGE : 59 years, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 10. GANGAMMA W/O SANGANGOUD GOUDAR, AGE : 47 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. - 17 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 11. SANGAPPA S/O DODDABASAPPA WALIKAR, AGE : 41 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 12. REVANSIDDAPPA S/O SANGAPPA HOKRANI, AGE : 51 YEARS, R/AT KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO R12) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 09.10.2024 IN LAC NOS.1666/2019 AND 1668/2019, DATED 10.01.2024 IN LAC NOS.1664/2019, 1665/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. - 18 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 201871/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. B. BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. TIPPAVVA W/O GURUPADAPPA DOMANAL, AGE 63 YEARS, OCC HOUSEHOLD, WORK R/O KRISHYAL, NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPURA 586213. 3. MALLIKARJUN S/O GURUPADAPPA DOMANAL, AGE 48 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O KRISHYAL NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 4. DUNDAPPA S/O GURUPADAPPA DOMANAL AGE 44 YEARS OCC PRIVATE JOB R/O KRISHYAL NIDAGUNDI - 19 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS VIJAYAPURA 586213. 5. SHIVASHANKAR S/O GURUPADAPPA DOMANAL AGE 42 YEARS OCC PRIVATE JOB R/O KRISHYAL NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 6. BASAPPA S/O SHIVALINGAPPA DOMANAL AGE : MAJOR R/O KRISHYAL NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 7. SHARANAPPA S/O SHIVALINGAPPA DOMANAL AGE : MAJOR R/O KRISHYAL NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213 8. SHEKAPPA S/O SHIVALINGAPPA DOMANAL AGE : MAJOR R/O KRISHYAL NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; R2 TO R8 - SERVED) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 02.02.2023 IN LAC NO.290/2018, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND - 20 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201873/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, INDI, RS, INDI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586209. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER, (LAQ) UKP NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. DAVALABI @ DOULABI, W/O SAYYADSAB MASALI, AGE : 39 YEARS, R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI, TQ SINDAGI, DIST. VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. - 21 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 4. SAYYADSAB @ SAYYAD, S/O NABISAB MASALIAGE, AGE : 49 YEARS, R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI, TQ SINDAGI, DIST. VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SMT.RATNA N.SHIVAYOGIMATH, ADVOCATE FOR R3 AND R4) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 02.11.2023 IN LAC NO.493/2020, PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201875/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 22 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, RLY STATION, INDI, VIJAYAPURA 586201. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAO) UKP, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 5867103. 3. BABUGOUDA @ BABAGOUDA, S/O NINGONDAPPA @ NINGANGOUDAPPA BIRADAR, AGE 65 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI, VIJAYAPURA 586128. 4. NIRMALA W/O ARAVIND BIRADAR, AGE 59 YEARS OCC H H WORK AND AGRICULTURE R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI VIJAYAPURA 586128 5. SHIVANAGOUDA S/O NINGONDAPPA @ NINGANGOUDAPPA BIRADAR AGE 54 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI VIJAYAPURA 586128 6. KASHIBAI W/O BABUGOUDA PATIL AGE 52 YEARS OCC H H WORK - 23 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O DEVAR HIPPARAGI VIJAYAPURA 586128 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SMT.RATNA N.SHIVAYOGIMATH, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO R6) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 15.10.2022 IN LAC NO.473/2020, PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201879/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI, TQ B BAGEWADI - 24 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS VIJAYAPURA 586203 2. THE COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT 587103 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ) REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT 587103 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT 587103 5. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER CHIMMALAGI LIFT IRRIGATION ALBC DIVISION TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586203 6. SHARANAPPA S/O SHARANAPPA INGALAGERI @ KOLUR R/O INGALAGERI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 7. BASALINGAPPA S/O SHARANAPPA KOLUR AGE MAJOR R/O INGALAGERI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 8. SHANKARGOUD S/O SHARANAPPA KOLUR AGE MAJOR R/O INGALAGERI - 25 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 9. SANGANGOUD S/O SHARANAPPA KOLUR AGE MAJOR R/O INGALAGERI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 10. RAMANNA S/O MUDAKAPPA HULAGANNI AGE MAJOR R/O KUNTOJI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R6 TO R10) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 28.08.2023 IN LAC NO.196/2019, AND DATED 05.10.2023 IN LAC NO.200/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. - 26 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 201881/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT , ALMATTI , TQ NIDAGUNDI , VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI, TQ B BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586203. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMEN SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. VEERESH S/O YALLAPPA MANKANI, AGE 37 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/AT BASARKOD, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 4. IRANGOUD S/O SANGAPPA BIRADAR, AGE 50 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O BIDARKUNDI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. - 27 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 5. SHANKRGOUD S/O SANGAPPA BIRADAR, AGE 53 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O BIDARKUNDI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO R5) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 23.02.2024 IN LAC NO.936/2020, AND DATED 23.02.2024 IN LAC NO.937/2020 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201884/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER - 28 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALMATTI, TQ B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586203. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 5. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, CHIMMALAGI LIFT IRRIGATION, ALBC DIVISION, TQ B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586203. 6. DEVEKKAMMA W/O SIDDAPPA BIRADAR, AGE 77 YEARS, OCC HH WORK R/O INGALAGERI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. - 29 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 7. JAYASHRI W/O CHANNAPPA KARADDI, AGE 61 YEARS, OCC HH WORK, R/O INGALAGERI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 8. BASAVARAJ S/O SIDDAPPA BIRADAR, AGE 47 YEARS, OCC SOFTWARE ENGINEER, R/O INGALAGERI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 9. SAROJA W/O SHANTGOUD MALIPATIL, AGE 45 YEARS, OCC HH WORK, R/O INGALAGERI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 10. BASANGOUDA S/O DYAMANGOUD BIRADAR, AGE : MAJOR R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 11. NARASANGOUD S/O DYAMANGOUD BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. - 30 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 12. GANGUBAI W/O DYAMANGOUD BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R6 TO R12) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 27.09.2023 IN LAC NO.617/2020, DATED 03.04.2024 IN LAC NO.1080/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201895/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, - 31 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPURA DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP RAILWAY STATION, INDI VIJAYAPURA 586203. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ), UKP NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. RAJSHEKHAR S/O GOLLAPPA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI, VIJAYAPURA 586128. 4. SUMA @ SUMITRA D/O GOLLAPPA BIRADAR AND W/O GURANNA @ GURAPPA HUMANABAD, AGE MAJOR R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI, VIJAYAPURA 586128. 5. LAXMI D/O GOLLAPPA BIRADAR AND W/O RAMANNA HUMANABAD R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI AGE MAJOR TQ. SINDAGI, VIJAYAPURA 586128. 6. SHARANAPPA S/O BASAPPA SALAKKI AGE MAJOR R/O VITHAL MANDIR, DEVARHIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 586128. - 32 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 7. VEERABHADRAPPA S/O SHIVAPPA ODDODAGI. AGE MAJOR R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 586128. 8. SHANTABAI @ SHANTA W/O APPA YARAGAL , AGE MAJOR R/O DEVARHIPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI DIST VIJAYAPURA NOW AT BAGYAVATI NILAYA, DANESHWARI COLONY, RAJRAM NAGAR, JATH, DIST SANGLI 416416. 9. RAMESH S/O BAGAPPA YARAGAL AGE MAJOR R/O DEVARHIPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI DIST VIJAYAPURA NOW AT BAGYAVATI NILAYA, DANESHWARI COLONY, RAJRAM NAGAR, JATH, DIST SANGLI 416416. 10. GURAPPA @ GURAPPAGOUDA S/O SHIVARAY PATIL, AGE MAJOR R/O DEVARHIPARAGI TQ. SINDAGI DIST VIJAYAPURA 3 586 128. NOW AT ANAND NAGAR, VIJAYAPURA 586103. 11. SAHEBGOUDA S/O GURABASAPPA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI, TQ. SINDAGI, DIST VIJAYAPURA 586128. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN - 33 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND 2; SMT.RATNA N.SHIVAYOGIMATH, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO R11) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 17.02.2023 IN LAC NO.2381/2020, DATED 17.02.2023 IN LAC NO.2379/2020, DATED 28.02.2023 IN LAC NO.2357/2020, DATED 28.02.2023 IN LAC NO.2376/2020, DATED 28.02.2023 IN LAC NO.2380/2020, AND DATED 28.02.2023 IN LAC NO.2383/2020, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201897/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) - 34 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI, TQ B BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586203. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ), REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 5. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, CHIMMALAGI LIFT IRRIGATION, ALBC DIVISION, TQ B BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586203. 6. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MULAWAD LIFT IRRIGATION, MATTIHAL DIVISION, TQ B BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 586203. 7. RUDRAPPA S/O CHANDAPPA HATTI, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, - 35 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 8. SANGAPPA S/O CHANDAPPA HATTI AGE MAJOR R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212. 9. SANGANABASAPPA S/OTIPPANNA BIRADAR AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212. 10. SHRISHAIL S/O SANGANABASAPPA GOUDA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 11. MALLABASAPPA @ MALIBASAPPA, S/O SANGANABASAPPA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 12. TIPPANGOUDA S/O SANGANABASAPPA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 13. NAGANGOUDA S/O SANGANABASAPPA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212. 14. RAMANNA S/O SIDDAPPA JODI, - 36 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE MAJOR, R/O ABBIHAL, TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212. 15. BASALINGAPPA S/O TIPPANNA BIRADAR, AGE MAJOR, R/O KUNTOJI, TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. 16. AIYALLAPPA S/O SIDDAPPA JODI, AGE MAJOR, R/O ABBIHAL TQ MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R6; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R7 TO R16) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 28.08.2023 IN LAC NO.753/2019, DATED 31.08.2023 IN LAC NO.789/2019, DATED 28.11.2023 IN LAC NO.197/2019, DATED 28.11.2023 IN LAC NO.790/2019, DATED 04.01.2024 IN LAC NO.199/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE - 37 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201899/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI, TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA - 586203 2. THE COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMEN SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT 587103 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ) REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT 587103 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT 3 587103 5. REVANSIDDAPPA S/O NURANDAPPA HOKRANI - 38 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 3 586212 6. NINGAPPA S/O NURANDAPPA HOKRANI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 7. JUMAVVA D/O NURANDAPPA HOKRANI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 8. KUTBUDDIN S/O BUDDESA NAYAKODI AGE 41 YEARS R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 9. REWANAPPA S/O MAHADEVAPPA HOKRANI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 10. BASAMMA W/O MAHADEVAPPA HOKRANI AGE MAJOR - 39 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 11. NABIRASUL S/O RAJAQSAB NAYAKODI AGE 46 YRS OCC AGRICLTURE R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA - 586212 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R4; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R5 TO R11) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 19.12.2023 IN LAC NO.404/2019, DATED 12.01.2024 IN LAC NO.405/2019, DATED 22.01.2024 IN LAC NO.1343/2019, AND DATED 19.02.2024 IN LAC NO.407/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. - 40 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 201902/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI, TQ. B. BAGEWADI DIST VIJAYAPURA 586203. 2. THE COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ) REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103 5. HANAMANTH S/O CHANDAPPA PUJARI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 - 41 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 6. RAVUTAPPA S/O CHANDAPPA PUJARI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 7. YAMANAPPA S/O CHANDAPPA PUJARI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 8. GIRIYAPPA S/O CHANDAPPA PUJARI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 9. BASAMMA W/O RAVUTAPPA HADAGGALI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 10. GOURAMMA W/O SHRISHAIL HALAYAL AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 11. LAXMIBAI W/O CHANDAPPA PUJARI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 12. BIMAPPPA S/O SHIDDAPPA KOKRANI AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 13. SANGAPPA S/O SIDDAPPA HADAPAD AGE 49 YEARS R/O KAWADIMATTI, - 42 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212 14. NEELAMMA W/O SIDDAPPA HADAPAD AGE 67 YEARS R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 15. SANGAMMA W/O SHIVASHANKARA HADAPAD AGE 43 YEARS, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 16. SUDHA W/O AMARESH HADAPAD AGE 40 YEARS, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 17. BASAMMA W/O UMESH HADAPAD AGE 38 YEARS R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 586212 18. BASAVARAJ S/O SIDDAPPA HADAPAD AGE 35 YEARS, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 19. HANAMANTH S/O TAMMANNA PUJARI HADAPAD AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL,VIJAYAPURA 586212 20. LAXMIBAI W/O LAXMAN WALKIAR - 43 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE MAJOR R/O KAWADIMATII TQ. MUDDEBIHAL VIJAYAPURA 586212 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R4; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R5 TO R20) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 08.11.2023 IN LAC NO.400/2019, DATED 08.11.2023 IN LAC NO.395/2019, DATED 08.12.2023 IN LAC NO.760/2019 AND DATED 22.01.2024 IN LAC NO.397/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201904/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT ALMATTI TQ NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER - 44 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP RLY STATION INDI VIJAYAPURA 586201. 2. ALLISAB S/O HASINASAB MASALI AGE MAJOR R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI TQ SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 3. HUSEENA S/O AMEENSA MASALI AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI TQ SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 3 586213. 4. YAMANAPPA S/O RAMAPPA DALER AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI TQ SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 3 586213. 5. SHRISHAIL S/O SHIVAPPA VIJAPUR - 45 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI TQ SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 3 586213. 6. GAFURSAB S/O AMEENSA HACHHYAL AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O DEVARHIPPARAGI TQ SINDAGI VIJAYAPURA 586213. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R2 TO R6) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 18.03.2023 IN LAC NO.497/2020, DATED 18.03.2023 IN LAC NO.506/2020, DATED 18.03.2023 IN LAC NO.495/2020, DATED 18.03.2023 IN LAC NO.504/2020 AND DATED 18.03.2023 IN LAC NO.501/2020 PASSED BY LEARNED I ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE - 46 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201908/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT ALMATTI TQ NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586201. 2. CHANNABASAPPA S/O SIDRAMAPPA MANAGOUDA AGE 62 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 3. IRAPPA S/O MAHADEVAPPA VANDAL AGE 60 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPURA 586213. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI SANGANABASAVA B.PATIL, ADVOCATE - 47 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS FOR R2 R3- SERVED) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 02.09.2022 IN LAC NO.229/2018, DATED 08.12.2022 IN LAC NO.303/2018 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO.201909/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD. REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR , UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI , TQ . NIDAGUNDI , VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, LEARNED SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI.RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP ALMATTI, TQ. B.BAGEWADI, - 48 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS VIJAYAPURA - 586203. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMEN SECRETARY FOR LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 3. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ), REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 4. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 5. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KBJNL, ALBC DIVISION, CHIMMALAAGI LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586203. 6. SANGANNA S/O CHANDAPPA BIRADAR, AGE : MAJOR, OCC : AGRICULTURE, R/AT KAVADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 7. SIDDAPPA S/O SANGAPPA WALIKAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. - 49 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 8. SIDDALINGAYYA S/O BASALINGAYYA GANACHARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 9. VEERABHADRAYYA S/O ADAVAYYA GANACHARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. 10. SADASHIVAYYA S/O ADAYYA GANACHARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O KAWADIMATTI, TQ. MUDDEBIHAL, VIJAYAPURA 3 586212. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHAR RAO AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R6 TO R10) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO 1) ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 17.06.2023, 29.11.2023, 28.02.2024 IN LAC NO.646/2019, 432/2019, 379/2019, 367/2019 AND 374/2019 PASSED BY LEARNED 3RD ADDL. DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, VIJAYAPURA; B) - 50 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS REMAND THE MATTERS TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTERS AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS; 2) ISSUE ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS THIS HON9BLE COURT DEEMS FIT AND PROPER IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS CASE. IN WP NO. 201911/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT ALMATTI TQ NIDAGUNDI VIJAYAPUR DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI VIJAYAPURA 586201. 2. SHYAMARAO @ SWAMIRAO S/O PANDURANG PARVATIKAR AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI - 51 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS VIJAYAPURA 586213. 3. SMT SANKAWWA @ SANGAWWA W/O YAMANAPPA HUGGI AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 4. SHYAMARAO @ SWAMIRAO S/O PANDURANG PARVATIKAR AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 5. GORAVVA W/O BALAPPA HUGGI AGE 73 YEARS OCC HH WORK R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 6. GURAPPA S/O BALAPPA HUGGI AGE 58 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. - 52 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 7. SIRIYAPPA S/O BALAPPA HUGGI AGE 53 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 8. DYAMAWWA W/O LAXMAN HUGGI AGE 53 YEARS OCC H H WORK R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 9. RENAWWA W/O YALLAPPA GUDDAD AGE 48 YEARS OCC H H WORK R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 10. BASAPPA S/O SOMAPPA HUGGI AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. 11. NINGAPPA S/O SOMAPPA HUGGI - 53 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O NIDAGUNDI TQ B BAGEWADI VIJAYAPURA 586213. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R2 TO R11) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 20.01.2022 IN LAC NOS.302/2018, 304/2018 AND 306/2018, DATED 16.02.2022 IN LAC NO.292/2018, DATED 17.02.2022 IN LAC NO.294/2018 PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA; REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 201975/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED, LIAISON OFFICE, PWD OFFICE ANNEX, 3RD FLOOR, K R CIRCLE, - 54 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS BENGALURU 560001, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI SHARANABASAVESHWAR MAMADAPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP RLY STATION, INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ) UKP NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT. 3. SHRIMANTH S/O PARASAPPA UPPAR AGE 60 YEARS OC AGRICULTURE R/O RUGI TQ INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SMT.RATNA N.SHIVAYOGIMATH, ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 05.09.2022 PASSED IN LAC NO.90/2021 ON THE FILE OF I ADDITIONAL DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAYPURA; ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF - 55 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY/RESPONDENT. IN WP NO.201976/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIAISON OFFICE, PWD OFFICE, ANNEX 3RD FLOOR, K R CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. S.S.MAMADAPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, RAILWAY STATION, TQ. INDI, DIST VIJAYAPURA. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER, R/R AND LAQ, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT. 3. SRI BHAGWANTRAY S/O VITTOBHA BADIGER, AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O GORNAL, TQ. INDI, DIST : VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN - 56 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI G.G.CHAGASHETTI, ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 02.01.2023 PASSED IN LAC NO.126/2019 BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND THE ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; AND ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY RESPONDENT. IN WP NO. 201981/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED LIAISON OFFICE, PWD OFFICE ANNEX, 3RD FLOOR K R CIRCLE, BENGALURU 560001, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI SHARANABASAVESHWAR MAMADAPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP RLY STATION, INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER (LAQ) UKP NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT. - 57 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 3. BABU S/O KULLAPPA JUMBAGI AGE 45 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O ROOGI TQ. INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SMT.RATNA N.SHIVAYOGIMATH, ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 26.02.2019 PASSED IN LAC NO.66/2018 BY THE COURT OF THE I ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND THE LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; AND ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY RESPONDENT. IN WP NO. 201982/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED RPERESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR LIAISON OFFICE PWD OFFICE ANNEX 3RD FLOOR K R CIRCLE BENGALURU 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI SHARANABASAVESHWAR MAMADAPUR, ADVOCATE) - 58 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP RAILWAY STATION TQ INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER R/R AND LAQ NAVANAGAR BAGALKOT. 3. GURUBASU @ GURUBASAPPA S/O VITTOBHA KUMBAR AGED ABOUT 71 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE R/O GORNAL TQ INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI G.G.CHAGASHETTI, ADVOCATE FOR R3). THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 02.01.2023 PASSED IN LAC NO.128/2019 BY THE COURT OF THE III ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND THE ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; AND ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY RESPONDENT. - 59 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 201985/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR LIAISON OFFICE PWD OFFICE ANNEX 3RD FLOOR K R CIRCLE BENGALURU 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI SHARANABASAVESHWAR MAMADAPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP ALMATTI TQ B BAGEWADI DIST VIJAYAPURA LATE NIJALINGAPPA NAGAPPA BENKI DECEASED BY HIS LRS 2. JAYAWWA W/O SIDDAPPA BENKI AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, OCC H H WORK. 3. SHANTABAI W/O RAMCHANDRA TEGGI AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC H H WORK. 4. MAHADEVI W/O GANGADHAR TELAGI AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE. - 60 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 5. NAGAPPA S/O NIJALINGAPPA BENKI AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS, OCC AGRICULUTRE. 6. SANGAPPA S/O NIJALINGAPPA BENKI AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS OCC AGRICULTURE. 7. PREMA W/O CHANDRAKANT BALLURAGI AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS, OCC H H WORK. 8. NINGAPPA S/O NIJALINGAPPA BENKI AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS,OCC AGRICULTURE RESPONDENTS 2 TO 8 ARE ALL R/O NANDIHAL PU TQ B BAGEWADI DIST VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI SANGANABASAVA B.PATIL ADVOCATE FOR R6, R2 TO R5, R7 AND R8 3 SERVED) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 17.04.2023 PASSED IN LAC NO.161/2020 BY THE COURT OF THE I ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND THE LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT - 61 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; AND ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY RESPONDENT. IN WP NO. 201989/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR LIAISON OFFICE PWD OFFICE ANNEX, 3RD FLOOR, K.R.CIRCLE BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI SHARANABASAVESHWAR MAMADAPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALMATTI TQ.B.BAGEWADI DIST.VIJAYAPURA. 2. SHRI SIDDAPPA S/O JATTEPPA KURI AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE R/O HADALGERI TQ.MUDDEBIHAL DIST.VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; R2 3 SERVED) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING - 62 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 01.08.2023 PASSED IN LAC NO.2183/2020 BY THE COURT OF THE I ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE AND THE LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; AND ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY RESPONDENT. IN WP NO. 202002/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIAISON OFFICE PWD OFFICE ANNEX 3RD FLOOR K R CIRCLE BENGALURU 560001, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI GOURISH S KHASHAMPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITON OFFICER UKP RLY STATION INDI DIST VIJAYAPURA 586209. 2. SURESH S/O YAMANAPPA GOLAGERI AGE MAJOR OCC AGRICULTURE R/O IBRAHIMPUR TQ SINDAGI DIST VIJAYAPURA 586218. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN - 63 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 28.02.2024 PASSED IN LAC NO.1621/2019 BY THE COURT OF THE I ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND THE LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; AND ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE REFERENCE COURT TO REOPEN THE PROCEEDINGS AFTER IMPLEADING THE PRESENT PETITIONER AS A PARTY RESPONDENT. IN WP NO. 202033/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPURA586 213. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. GOURISH S.KHASHAMPUR, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. B. BAGEWADI, - 64 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS VIJAYAPURA-586 201. 2. SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KBJNL, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT. 3. THE COMMISSIONER KBJNL, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT. 4. SHIVAPPA @ SHIVANAND S/O SHANKREPPA MADAR @ BALAGANUR, AGE : 41 YEARS, OCC : AGRICULTURE, R/O. HADAGALI VILLAGE, TQ. AND DIST. VIJAYAPURA. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO R3; SRI SANGANAGOUDA V.BIRADAR, ADVOCATE FOR R4) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 18.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1849/2020, PASSED BY THE LEARNED III DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR; B) REMAND THE MATTERS TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTERS AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE - 65 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENCE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS; C) ISSUE APPROPRIATE WRITS/ORDERS DECLARING THAT ALL THE JUDGMENTS/ORDERS OBTAINED UNDER SECTION 64(1) OF THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013 FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS COVERED BY UKP-III PROJECT, WITHOUT ARRAYING PETITIONER/BENEFICIARY OF THE LANDS AS A PARTY, IS NULL AND VOID AND IN-EXECUTABLE; D) ISSUE APPROPRIATE WRITS/ORDERS DIRECTING ALL THE REFERENCE COURTS EXERCISING THE POWERS UNDER THE ACT TO IMPLEAD THE PETITIONER/BENEFICIARY OF THE LANDS COVERED BY UKP-III PROJECT AS A PARTY/RESPONDENT AND AFFORD AN OPPORTUNITY OF HEARING TO THE PETITIONER, BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER IN SUCH CASE; E) ISSUE ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS THIS HON9BLE COURT DEEMS FIT AND PROPER IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS CASE. IN WP NO. 202064/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) - 66 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. ANIL S/O SUBHASH METAGUDD, AGE : MAJOR, 2. SUNIL S/O SUBHASH METAGUDD, AGE : MAJOR, 3. SANGAMESH S/O SUBHASH METAGUDD, SINCE DEAD BY LRS SAVITRI W/O SANGAMESH METAGUDD, AGE : 38 YEARS, 4. SANVI D/O SANGAMESH METAGUDD, AGE :11 YEARS, 5. SABMARTH S/O SANGAMESH METAGUDD, AGE : 8 YEARS, THE RESPONDENTS NO.4 AND 5 ARE MINORS, REPRESENTED BY THEIR NATURAL MOTHER I.E., RESPONDENT NO.3. 6. SHANTABAI W/O SUBHASH METAGUDD, AGE : MAJOR, ALL ARE R/O. KADAKOL-586 203, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DISTRICT VIJAYAPURA. - 67 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 7. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO R6, SRI SRI. MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA, FOR R7) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 02.03.2022 IN LAC NO.254/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF III ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE AFORESAID COURT TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202067/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD. (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE SENIOR COUNSEL FOR Sri HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) - 68 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. APPALAL S/O LESU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, 2. RAJU S/O LESU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, 3. MOTILAL S/O LESU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, 4. MALLESHI LESU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, 5. MALLABAI LESU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, 6. SONABAI LESU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, 7. LALITA LESU LAMANI, AGE : MINOR, 8. KAMALABAI LESU LAMANI, AGE : MINOR, RESPONDENT NO.7 AND 8 ARE MINORS R/BY RESPONDENT NO.5, R/O JALAWAD, TQ.SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 9. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI, - 69 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS TQ BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO R8; SRI. MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R9) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 25.11.2022 IN LAC NO.901/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF III ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE AFORESAID COURT TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202069/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560 001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SANGANNA S/O NINGAPPA PATTAR, AGE : MINOR, - 70 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O. KADAKOL-586 203, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 02.03.2022 IN LAC NO.259/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF III ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE AFORESAID COURT TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202070/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI.P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) - 71 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. VENKU S/O GOPU BHEELU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O.JALAWAD, TQ.SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 25.11.2022 IN LAC NO.914/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF III ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE AFORESAID COURT TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER I ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202071/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER - 72 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, LEARNED SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. NANU S/O HARISHANDAR RATHOD (LAMANI) AGE : MAJOR, R/O SHIVANAGI, TQ/DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHNAKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1915/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW ; B) ANY OTHER ORDER/DIRECTION CONSIDERING THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY. - 73 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 202072/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. RAMAPPA S/O GURALINGAPPA MANGANAVAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O SHIVANAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ. BASAVANABAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1905/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR - 74 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202073/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560 001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. GANGAPPA S/O NINGAPPA PATTAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. KADAKOL-586 203, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING - 75 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 02.03.2022 IN LAC NO.252/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202074/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. RAMAPPA S/O GURALINGAPPA MANGANAVAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O SHIVANAGI, TQ/DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., - 76 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1909/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202076/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. MANOHAR S/O NINGAPPA PATTAR, AGE : MINOR, 2. SHENKAREPPA S/O SAHAEBGOUDA NEERALAGI, - 77 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE : MINOR, 3. SANGAMMA W/O SIDRAMAPPA NEERALAGI, AGE : MINOR, ALL ARE R/O KADAKOL-586 203, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 4. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 02.03.2022 IN LAC NO.336/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202079/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) - 78 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SIDDANNA S/O CHANABASAPPA HACHARADDI, AGE : 87 YEARS, R/O. WADAWADAGI-586 208, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 26.09.2022 IN LAC NO.753/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT - 79 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202080/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SHIVAMMA W/O SANGANAGOUDA BIRADAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. WADAWADAGI-586208, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 26.09.2022 IN LAC NO.751/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL - 80 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. IN WP NO. 202081/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SANDEEP S/O DEEPAK RATHOD, AGE : MAJOR, R/O JALAWAD, TQ.SINDAGI DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI - 586203 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL S.CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES - 81 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 25.11.2022 IN LAC NO.902/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202082/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. DEEPAK S/O KHEMU LAMANI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O JALAWAD, TQ.SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI, TQ. INDI -586201. - 82 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 25.11.2022 IN LAC NO.932/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202083/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. PARUTAPPA S/O MALLAPPA MELASAKKARI, AGE :MAJOR, - 83 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O CHABANUR, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586214. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI - 586203 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1000/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202084/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560 001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 84 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SANGAPPA S/O SIDAPPA MADAR, AGE : MAJOR, 2. AMARAPPA S/O SIDAPPA MADAR, AGE : MAJOR, 3. BASAPPA S/O SIDAPPA MADAR, AGE : MAJOR, 4. GURAPPA S/O SIDAPPA MADAR, AGE : MAJOR, 5. SHANKREWWA W/O SIDDAPPA MADAR, AGE : MINOR, ALL ARE R/O. KADAKOL-586 203, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 6. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO 4; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA - 85 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS FOR R6) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 02.02.2022 IN LAC NO.253/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202085/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. GURABASAPPA SIDDANAGOUDA PATIL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O WADDODAGI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAPUR 3 586203. - 86 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203, VIJAYAPUR. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1004/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202086/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) - 87 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND: 1. PAMPAPATI S/O MAHARUDRAPPA PATTAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O CHABANUR, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAPUR 3 586214. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI - 586203 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1012/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202087/2025 BETWEEN: - 88 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. MALLAPPA S/O SIDDALINGAPPA MANGANAVAR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O SHIVANAGI, TQ DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITON OFFICER UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ.INDI 3 586209. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1906/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT - 89 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202089/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD. (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. VITHAL S/O GOPU RATHOD, AGE : MAJOR, R/O JALAWAD, TQ.SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 25.11.2022 IN LAC NO.912/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF - 90 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202090/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. NINGAPPA S/O APPANNA HIRUR, AGE : MAJOR, R/O CHABANUR, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAUR 3 586214. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST : VIJAYAPUR - 586203. - 91 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1013/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202091/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SIDDAPPA S/O BALAVANTAPPA UPPALDINI, DEAD BY HIS LEGAL HEIR YELLAPPA S/O SIDDAPPA UPPALDINNI, - 92 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AGE : MAJOR, R/O. SHIVANAGI, TQ. AND DIST. VIJAYAPURA-586127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1919/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202092/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 93 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. PREETI W/O SHIVANAND BYAHATTI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. WADAWADAGI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586208. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 26.09.2022 IN LAC NO.152/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202093/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD (KBJNL), - 94 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. MALLAPPA S/O SIDDALINGAPPA MANGANAVAR, AGE :MAJOR, R/O SHIVANAGI, TQ/DIST.VIJAYAPURA 586127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ.INDI- 586209. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1910/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. - 95 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 202094/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD. (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. RAVATAPPA S/O MALLAPPA MELASAKKARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O CHABANUR, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586214. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.999/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT - 96 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. IN WP NO. 202095/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. MADIWALAPPA S/O SHIVAPPA HEBBAL, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. WADAWADAGI-586208, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 - 97 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 26.09.2022 IN LAC NO.754/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202096/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD. (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. GANGADHAR S/O MADIVALAPPA MELASAKKARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O CHABANUR, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAPUR 3 586214. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITON OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. - 98 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1007/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202097/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. GURUNATH S/O SANGANBASAPPA METAGUDD, AGE : MAJOR, - 99 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O. KADAKOL-586203, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 02.03.2022 IN LAC NO.250/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202098/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL) R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 100 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SHRISHAIL S/O REVANSIDDAPPA MELASAKKARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. CHABANUR, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST. VIJAYAPURA-586 214. 2. SHIVANNA S/O REVANSIDDAPPA MELASAKKARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O. CHABANUR, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST. VIJAYAPURA-586 214. 3. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1 & R2; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R3) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1006/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR - 101 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202099/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. HANAMANT S/O MALLAPPA MELASAKKARI, AGE : MAJOR, R/O CHANABUR TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST.VIJAYAPUR 3 586214. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ.BASAVANA BAGEWADI 3 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (R1 3 SERVED; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND - 102 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.998/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202100/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD, (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU 3 560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. DEEPAK S/O KHEMU RATHOD, AGE : 74 YEARS, OCC AGRIL, R/O JALAWAD, TQ.SINDAGI, DIST.VIJAYAPURA 3 586128. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, INDI, TQ.INDI, DIST. VIJAYAPUR 586203. - 103 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 25.11.2022 IN LAC NO.1066/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202103/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., (KBJNL), R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. MALLAPPA S/O MAHADEVAPPA HIPPARAGI, AGE : MAJOR, - 104 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O. SHIVANAGI, TQ. AND DIST. VIJAYAPURA-586 127. 2. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, INDI RAILWAY STATION, TQ. INDI, DIST : VIJAYPAUR -586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (R1 - SERVED; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 30.07.2022 IN LAC NO.1904/2020 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202104/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., R/BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU-560001. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 105 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI HALASHETTI JAGADISH SIDRAMAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. PRABHULING S/O MAHADEVAPPA PATTAR, DEAD BY HIS LRS MANAMMA W/O PRABHULING PATTAR, AGE : 69 YEARS, 2. MOUNESH S/O PRABHULING PATTAR, AGE : 43 YEARS, 3. SATISH S/O PRABHULING PATTAR, AGE : 39 YEARS, ALL ARE R/O. WADAWADAGI-586 208, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI. 4. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALAMATTI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI-586 203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SUNIL SHRISHAIL CHOUDHARI, ADVOCATE FOR R1 TO R3; SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R4) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE ORDER, DIRECTION IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI SETTING ASIDE THE IMPUGNED COMMON JUDGMENT - 106 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS DATED 29.09.2022 IN LAC NO.755/2018 PASSED BY THE COURT OF THE 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR AND REMAND THE MATTERS FOR FRESH ADJUDICATION WITH A DIRECTION TO THE COURT OF 3RD ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AND ADDITIONAL LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIJAYAPUR TO HEAR THE PARTIES HEREIN AND PASS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. IN WP NO. 202892/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI , TQ .NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST-587207. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. MONESH KUMAR K.B., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP, ALMATTI , TQ. B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. DANAPPA S/O CHANNAPPA KALYANI, AGE : NOT KNOWN , - 107 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O HATTARAKIHAL , TQ. B.BAGEWADI, DIST : VIJAYAPURA-586122. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; SRI SANGANABASAVA B.PATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R2) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT dated 15.12.2022 IN LAC NO.1522/2020, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA, B) REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 202905/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI , TQ NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST-587207. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. MONESH - 108 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS KUMAR K.B., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER UKP., ALMATTI , TQ. B. BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. GURUBASAPPA SIDDANAGOWDA PATIL, FATHER NAME NOT KNOWN TO THE PETITIONER, AGE NOT KNOWN, R/O WADDODAGI, TQ. BASAVANA BAGEWADI, DIST. VIJAYAPURA-586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1; R2 - SERVED) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 30.10.2021 IN LAC NO.1004/2018, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA, B) REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. - 109 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS IN WP NO. 202911/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPURA DIST 3 587207. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. MONESH KUMAR K.B., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI, TQ, B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, REHABILTATION RESETTLEMENT AND LAND ACQUISITION EX OFFICEO SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT REVENUE DEPARTMENT, UKP, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT - 587103. 3. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, REHABILITATION, RESETTLEMENT AND LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION, NAVANAGAR, BAGALKOT 587103. 4. DUNDAPPA S/O CHANNAPPA HUNASHYAL, AGE : 83 YEARS, OCC : AGRICULTURE, - 110 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS R/O SINDAGERI, TQ B.BAGEWADI, DIST : VIJAYAPURA 586203. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 TO 3; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R,MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R4) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 09.12.2022 IN LAC NO.740/2018, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA, B) REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 202914/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR - DIST. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. P.P.HEGDE, LEARNED SENIOR COUNSEL FOR - 111 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS SRI RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, CHIKKAHONAKONI, DEVADURGA, RAICHUR 584111. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, UKP, NAVNAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 3. SANNA NARASAPPA S/O UMAPATHI, AGED 43 YRS, OCC : AGRI, R/O.YAKLASPUR, W.NO.34, RAICHUR. 4. VENKOBA S/O HANAMANTAPPA, AGE MAJOR, OCC AGRIL, R/O. YAKLASPUR VILLAGE, RAICHUR. 5. S.RAMAREDDY S/O LINGAREDDI, 6. VEERESH S/O LAXMIREDDI, 7. TAYAPPA S/O LAXMIREDDI, 8. BOLABANDI S/O TIMMAPPA, 9. DODDA NARASHIHALU S/O NARASAPPA, 10. SANNA NARASIMHALU S/O NARASAPPA, 11. RANJEET S/O S. SHIVAREDDI, - 112 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS RESPONDENT NO.5 TO 11 ARE MAJORS, OCC AGRI., R/O RAICHUR. 12. MALLAPUDI CHANDRAKALA W/O MALLAPUDI BHASKAR RAO, AGE : MAJOR, OCC : HOUSEHOLD, R/O GANDHINAGAR, TQ.SINDHANUR, DIST - RAICHUR. 13. P.RAMA REDDY S/O NARASAPPA @ YARRANNA, 14. P.SRINIVAS REDDY S/O NARASAPPA @YARRANNA, 15. P.PURUSHOTTAM REDDY S/O SHANTA REDDY, RESPONDENT NO.13 TO 15 ARE MAJORS, OCC AGRIL., R/O RAICHUR. 16. SHARANAPPA S/O UMAPATHI, AGE : MAJOR, OCC : AGRI, R/O YAKLASPUR, RAICHUR. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. MALHAR RAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI SHODHAN BABU, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO 16) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) - 113 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 23.02.2023 IN LAC NOS.40/2021, 39/2021, 42/2021, 43/2021, 47/2021, 48/2021, 49/2021 AND 50/2021, BY THE LEARNED ADDL. DISTRICT JUDGE (MACT), RAICHUR; B) REMAND THE MATTERS TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTERS AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENCE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS; C) ISSUE DIRECTION TO THE CONCERNED PRESIDING OFFICERS TO STRICTLY OBEY THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE HON9BLE SUPREME COURT IN U.P.AWAS EVAM VIKAS PARISHAD S. GYAN DEVI, (1995) 2 SCC 326 AT PAGA 343 AND ORDER FOR THE IMPLEADING OF THE BENEFICIARY BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER AND ANY ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OBTAINED FROM THE REFERENCE COURTS ARRAIGNING THE BENEFICIARY IS REQUIRED TO BE TREATED AS NULL AND VOID; D) ISSUE APPROPRIATE WRIT/ORDERS DECLARING THAT ALL THE JUDGMENTS/ORDERS OBTAINED UNDER SECTION 64(1) OF THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013 BY THE CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE PETITIONER IN RESPECT OF THE COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT III, WITHOUT ARRAIGNING THE PETITIONER AS A PARTY, IS NULL AND VOID AND CONSEQUENTLY DIRECT THE LEARNED PRESIDING OFFICERS OF ALL REFERENCE COURTS SET UP UNDER THE ACT TO ISSUE ORDERS TO IMPLEAD THE PETITIONER AS PARTY IN ALL THE CASES PERTAINING TO CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION BY THE CLAIMANTS, LAND OWNERS ACQUIRED BY RESPONDENT NOS.1 FOR - 114 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS UKP III. E) ISSUE ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS THIS HON9BLE COURT DEEMS FIT AND PROPER IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS CASE. IN WP NO. 202959/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI , TQ . NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST-587207. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. MONESH KUMAR K.B., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, ALMATTI , TQ . B.BAGEWADI, VIJAYAPURA 3 586201. 2. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REP BY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAPURA-586201. 3. RAVI S/O SHANKRAPPA ANTARAGOND, AGE : 46 YEARS, OCC : EX-SERVICEMAN, 4. PRAKASH S/O SHANKRAPPA ANTARAGOND, AGE : 48 YEARS, OCC : BUSINESS, - 115 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 5. VIJAYAKUMAR S/O SHANKRAPPA ANTARAGOND, AGE : 29 YEARS, ALL ARE R/O VIDYAGIRI, 17TH CROSS , BAGALKOT, TQ AND DISTRICT-587102. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI HARSHAVARDHAN R.MALIPATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO R5) THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 07.08.2023 IN LAC NO.359/2018, PASSED BY LEARNED III ADDITIONAL DIST. JUDGE AND ADDL. LAND ACQUISITION REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, VIAJAPURA, B) REMAND THE MATTER TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTER AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENSE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS. IN WP NO. 202973/2025 BETWEEN: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LTD., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT, ALMATTI, TQ. NIDAGUNDI, VIJAYAPUR DIST. 3 586 201. ...PETITIONER - 116 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (BY SRI P.P.HEGDE, SENIOR COUNSEL FOR SRI. RAKSHITH K.S., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, UKP, CHIKKAHONAKONI, DEVADURGA, RAICHUR 3 584111. 2. THE COMMISSIONER, LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT, UKP, NAVNAGAR, BAGALKOT 3 587103. 3. B.PRASAD S/O ACHHAYYA, AGED : MAJOR, OCC : AGRI. AND BUSINESS, R/O RAICHUR 3 584 101. 4. SMT DHARMAVATHI BUTHAD, W/O VISHNUKANTH BHUTHAD, AGE : MAJOR, OCC : HOUSEHOLD, R/O RAICHUR 3 584 101. 5. SMT JAYAPADMALAKSHMI SURYAKUMARI ALIAS PADMAVATHI G, W/O G RAMAKRISHNA, AGE : MAJOR, OCC : HOUSEHOLD, R/O RAICHUR 3 584 101. 6. SMT Y RAJESHWARI W/O Y VIJAYAKUMAR, AGED : MAJOR, OCC : HOUSEHOLD, R/O TQ RAICHUR 3 584 101. 7. TIMMAPPA S/O AYYANNA, AGED : MAJOR, OCC : AGRI, R/O EKLASPUR VILLAGE, TQ RAICHUR 3 584 101. ...RESPONDENTS - 117 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (BY SRI MALHARRAO, AAG A/W SRI MALLIKARJUN SAHUKAR, AGA AND SRI SHESHADRI JAISHANKAR M., AGA FOR R1 AND R2; SRI SHODHAN BABU, ADVOCATE FOR R3 TO 7) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO A) ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI AND QUASH THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT DATED 13.04.2023 IN LAC NOS.30/2021, 28/2021, 31/2021, 35/2021, 36/2021 AND 37/2021 PASSED BY THE LEARNED ADDL. DISTRICT JUDGE (MACT), RAICHUR; B) REMAND THE MATTERS TO THE TRIAL COURT WITH SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO REHEAR THE MATTERS AFRESH AFTER MANDATORILY IMPLEADING THE PETITIONER NIGAM AS ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND AFFORD IT FULL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS, PRESENT ITS DEFENCE, ADDUCE EVIDENCE, AND MAKE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS; C) ISSUE DIRECTION TO THE CONCERNED PRESIDING OFFICERS TO STRICTLY OBEY THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE HON9BLE SUPREME COURT IN U.P.AWAS EVAM VIKAS PARISHAD VS. GYAN DEVI, (1995) 2 SCC 326 AT PAGA 343 AND ORDER FOR THE IMPLEADING OF THE BENEFICIARY BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER AND ANY ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OBTAINED FROM THE REFERENCE COURTS ARRAIGNING THE BENEFICIARY IS REQUIRED TO BE TREATED AS NULL AND VOID; D) ISSUE APPROPRIATE WRIT/ORDERS DECLARING THAT ALL THE JUDGMENTS/ORDERS OBTAINED UNDER SECTION 64(1) OF THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013 BY THE CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE PETITIONER IN RESPECT OF THE COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR UPPER KRISHNA PROJECT III, WITHOUT ARRAIGNING THE PETITIONER AS A PARTY, IS NULL AND VOID AND CONSEQUENTLY DIRECT THE LEARNED PRESIDING OFFICERS OF ALL REFERENCE COURTS SET-UP UNDER THE ACT TO ISSUE ORDERS TO IMPLEAD THE PETITIONER AS PARTY IN - 118 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS THESE PETITIONS HAVING BEEN HEARD AND RESERVED FOR ORDERS ON 16.12.2025, COMING ON FOR 8PRONOUNCEMENT OF ORDERS THIS DAY, THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S.KAMAL CAV ORDER (PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S.KAMAL) These batch of writ petitions are filed by Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited (hereinafter referred to as 8KBJNL9 for brevity), being aggrieved by the orders passed by the III Additional District and Sessions Judge and the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura (hereinafter referred to as 8the reference Court9 for brevity) enhancing the compensation payable to the respondents - landowners under Section 64 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in ALL THE CASES PERTAINING TO CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION BY THE CLAIMANTS/LAND OWNERS ACQUIRED BY RESPONDENT NOS.1 FOR UKP III. E) ISSUE ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS THIS HON9BLE COURT DEEMS FIT AND PROPER IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS CASE. - 119 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as 8the RFCTLARR Act, 20139 for brevity). 2. Since subject matter, questions of facts and law involved in these batch of writ petitions are common and identical, they are taken up for analogous hearing and disposal. 3. Background of the case: 3.1. Lands forming part of various villages situated in the districts of Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Kalaburagi, Yadagiri, Jamakhandi, Hunagund, Raichur and Belagavi approximately about 75,563 acres were acquired by respondent No.1 - Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO) for implementation of Upper Krishna Project-III (UKP-III) under various notifications. Awards were passed by respondent No.1 - SLAO fixing the market value of the acquired lands ranging between Rs.60,000/- to Rs.4,60,644/- per acre for dry/wet land. Being dissatisfied, respondents - landowners had sought reference under Section 64 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, - 120 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS seeking enhancement of compensation before the reference Court. The reference Court enhanced the compensation ranging between Rs.6,34,732/- to Rs.28,12,526/- per acre for dry/wet lands. In addition, 100% solatium with Factor II and interest as provided under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. Details of enhancement of compensation made in some of the cases by the reference Court, subject matter of these batch of writ petitions are as under : Sl. No. Case No. Rate enhanced Per Acre Factor II 100% Solatium Interest Total Enhanced amount per Acre 1 WP 201896/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.398, 396, 408, and 394 of 2019 DD 08.11.2023, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,20,000/- to 28,12,526/- 1,12,50,104/- + 3,37,503(12%) + 2,42,327(9%) + 43,21,504(15%) 1,61,51,438/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 26 Guntas Wet Land 2 WP.202064/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.254/2018 DD 02.03.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 88,000/- To 6,34,732/- 25,38,928/- + 76,168(12%) + 4,92,059(9%) + 9,52,098(15%) 40,59,292/- Per Acre 3 WP.202067/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.901/2018 DD 25.11.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 84,16,200/- Per Acre 4 WP.202069/2025 (Arising out of LAC 88,000/- To 6,34,732/- 25,38,928/- + 76,168(12%) 40,59,292/- - 121 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS No.259/2018 DD 02.03.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) + 4,92,059(9%) + 9,52,098(15%) 5 WP.202070/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.914/2018 DD 25.11.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 84,16,200/- Per Acre 6 WP 202071/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1915/2020 DD 30.07.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) -- To 10,33,125/- 7 WP.202072/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1905/2018 DD 30.07.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) -- To 10,33,125/- 8 WP.202073/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.252/2018 DD 02.03.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 88,000/- To 6,34,732/- 25,38,928/- + 76,168(12%) + 4,92,059(9%) + 9,52,098(15%) 40,59,292/- 9 WP - 202074/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1909/2020 DD 30.07.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur -- To 10,33,125/- 10 WP 202076/2025 (Arising out of LAC 88,000/- To 6,34,732/- 25,38,928/- + 76,168(12%) 40,59,292/- - 122 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS No.336/2018 DD 02.03.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) + 4,92,059(9%) + 9,52,098(15%) 11 WP 202079/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.753/2018 DD 26.09.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 99,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,16,500(9%) + 10,27,500(15%) 48,74,080/- Per Acre 12 WP 202080/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.751/2018 DD 26.09.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 99,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,16,500(9%) + 10,27,500(15%) 48,74,080/- Per Acre 13 WP 202081/2025 (LAC.No.902/2018 D.D.25.11.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 84,16,200/- Per Acre 14 WP 202082/2025 (LAC.No.932/2018 D.D.25.11.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 84,16,200/- Per Acre 15 WP 202083/2025 (LAC.No.1000/2018 D.D.30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 16 WP 202084/2025 (LAC.No.253/2018 D.D.02.03.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation 88,000/- To 6,34,732/- 25,38,928/- + 76,168(12%) + 4,92,059(9%) + 40,59,292/- Per Acre - 123 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 9,52,098(15%) 17 WP 202085/2025 (LAC.No.1004/2018 D.D.30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 18 WP 202086/2025 (LAC.No.1012/2018 D.D.30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 19 WP 202087/2025 (LAC.No.1906/2020 D.D.30.07.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 5,94,047/- To 23,76,188/- 20 WP 202089/2025 (LAC.No.912/2018 D.D.25.11.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 84,16,200/- Per Acre 21 WP 202090/2025 (LAC.No.1013/2018 D.D.30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 22 WP 202091/2025 (LAC.No.1919/2020 D.D.30.07.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) -- To 50,62,312/- 23 WP 202092/2025 (LAC.No.152/2018 99,000/- To 40,76,800/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) 48,74,080/- Per Acre - 124 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS D.D.26.09.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) + 6,16,500(9%) + 10,27,500(15%) 24 WP 202093/2025 (Arising out of LAC.No.1910/2020 D.D.30.07.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) -- To 66,12,000/- 25 WP 202094/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.999/2018,3 DD 30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 26 WP 202095/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.754/2018 3 DD. 26.09.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 99,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,16,500(9%) + 10,27,500(15%) 48,74,080/- Per Acre 27 WP 202096/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1007/2018 3 DD. 30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 28 WP 202097/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.250/2018 3 DD. 02.03.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 88,000/- To 6,34,732/- 25,38,928/- + 76,168(12%) + 4,92,059(9%) + 9,52,098(15%) 40,59,292/- 29 WP 202098/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1006/2018 3 DD. 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 84,16,200/- Per Acre - 125 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 30 WP 202099/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.998/2018 3 DD. 30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 89,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,25,500(9%) + 10,42,500(15%) 48,98,080/- Per Acre 31 WP 202100/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1066/2018 3 DD. 25.11.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 66,000/- To 8,55,000/- 34,20,000/- + 1,02,600(12%) + 7,10,100(9%) + 11,83,500(15%) 84,16,200/- Per Acre 32 WP 202103/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1904/2020 3 DD. 30.07.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) -- To 10,33,125/- 33 WP 202104/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.755/2018 3 DD. 26.09.2022 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 99,000/- To 7,84,000/- 31,36,000/- + 94,080(12%) + 6,16,500(9%) + 10,27,500(15%) 48,74,080/- Per Acre 34 WP 201909/2025 (Arising out of LAC NOS.646/2019, 432/2019, 379/2019, 367/2019 AND 374/2019 D.D. 17.06.2023, 29.11.2023, 28.02.2024 - III ADDL. DIST. AND SESSIONS JUDGE, VIJAYAPURA) 1,20,000/- To 13,12,520/- Or 12,00,000/- Or 28,12,526/- 1,12,50,104/- + 3,37,503(12%) + 2,42,327(9%) + 43,21,504(15%) 1,61,51,438/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 14 Guntas Wet Land - 126 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 35 WP 201855/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.305/2018 DD 08.12.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,44,449/- to 6,17,317/- 24,69,268 + 18,365(12%) + 42,558(9%) + 7,09,302(15%) 32,21,128/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 7 Guntas Dry Land 36 WP 201976/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.126/20193 DD. 02.01.2023 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & the Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 56,378/- To 8,00,000/- 32,00,000/- + 96,000(12%) + 6,69,260(9%) + 11,15,433(15%) 50,80,693/- Per Acre 37 WP 202914/2025 (Arising out of LAC.NOS.40/2021, 39/2021, 42/2021, 43/2021, 47/2021, 48/2021, 49/2021 AND 50/2021, D.D. 23.02.2023 - ADDL. DISTRICT JUDGE (MACT), RAICHUR) 10,11,000/- For land abutting to bay pass And 3,70,000/- for other dry land To 1,30,51,575/- For land abutting to bay pass And 87,01,050/- for other dry land 5,22,06,300/- + 15,66,189(12%) + 75,85,564(9%) + 1,26,42,602(15%) 3,48,04,200/- + 10,44,126(12%) + 52,48,562(9%) + 87,47,603(15%) 7,40,00,655/- Per Acre For land abutting to bay pass 4,98,44,491/- Per Acre for other dry land 38 WP 202959/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.559/2018 DD 07.08.2023, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 39 WP 202973/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.30, 28, 31, 35, 36 and 37 of 2021 DD 13.04.2023, Addl. Dist. Judge (MACT) Raichur) Details to be furnished - 127 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 40 WP 201854/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.301/2018 DD 21.08.2023, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 41 WP 201856/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1602/2019 DD 01.02.2022, - I Addl. Dist. Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 72,000/- to 10,32,500/- 41,32,000 + 29736(12%) + 86445(9%) + (1,44,075X8)(15% ) = 12,68,781 54,00,781/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 6 Guntas Dry Land 42 WP.201859/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1691/2019 DD 29.02.2024, - I Addl. Dist. Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 72,000/- to 10,32,500/- 41,32,000 + 29736(12%) + 86445(9%) + (1,44,075X8)(15% ) = 12,68,781 54,00,781/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 10 Guntas Irrigated Land 43 WP 201868/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.487 and 494 of 2020 DD 12.10.2023, - I Addl. Dist. Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 66,000/- to 8,15,000/- 32,60,000 + 13,00,740(12%) + 67,410(9%) + 5,61,750(15%) 51,89,900/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 31 Guntas & 3 Acres, 31 Guntas Dry Land 44 WP 201869/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.1666, 1668 of 2019 DD 09.01.2024 and LAC.No.1664, 1665 of 2019, dated 10.01.2024 - I Addl. Dist. Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 45 WP 201871/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.290/2018 DD 02.02.2023, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land 1,44,449/- to 6,17,317/- 24,69,268 + 18,365(12%) + 42,558(9%) + 32,21,128/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 28 Guntas Dry Land - 128 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 7,09,302(15%) 46 WP 201873/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.493/2020 DD 02.11.2023, - I Addl. Dist. Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,44,449/- to 8,15,000/- 32,60,000 + 13,00,740(12%) + 60,350(9%) + 7,04,078(15%) 53,25,168/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 2 Acres 18 Guntas Irrigated Land 47 WP 201875/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.473/2020 DD 15.10.2023, - I Addl. Dist. and Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 3,54,352/- To 19,14,520/- 76,58,080/- + 8,78,765(12%) + 1,40,415(9%) + 16,14,774(15%) 1,02,92,034/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 5 Acres 4 Guntas Irrigated Land 48 WP 201879/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.196/2019 DD 28.08.2023 and LAC.No.200/2019 DD 05.10.2013 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 49 WP 201881/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.936/2020, 937/20203 DD. 23.02.2024 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 50 WP 201884/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.617/2020 DD.27.09.2023 and LAC NO.1080/2019 DD.03.04.2024 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,25,760/- to 40,46,800/- (1,000 per SqrMtr) 1,61,87,200 + 4,85,616 (12%) + 3,52,894(9%) + 63,52,085(15%) 2,29,77,795/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 1 Acre 16 Guntas - 129 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 51 WP 201895/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.2881/2020 & 2379/2020 3 DD.17.02.2023, LAC Nos.2357/2020. 2376/2020, 2380/2020, 2383/2020 3 DD. 28.02.2023 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 66,000/- to 1,36,157/- 5,44,628/- + 16,339(12%) + 6,314(9%) + 65,772(15%) 6,33,053/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 1 Acre 14 Guntas Wet Land 52 WP 201897/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.753/2019, DD 3 28.08.2023, No.789/20-19 DD. 31.08.2023, LAC No.197/2019 3 DD 28.11.2023, LAC No.790/20193 DD 28.11.2023 LAC No.199/20193 DD 04.01.2024 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 53 WP 201899/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.404/2019 3 DD 3 19.12.2023, 405/2019 3 DD 12.01.2024, 1343/2019 3 DD. 22.01.2024 , LAC No.407/2019 3 DD 13.02.2024 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished 54 WP 201902/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.400/2019, 395/2019, 760/2016 3 DD. 08.11.2023, LAC Nos.397/2019 3 DD. 22.01.2024 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished - 130 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 55 WP 201904/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.497/2020, 506/2020, 495/2020, 504/2020 and 501/2020 3 DD. 18.03.2023 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 7,12,510/- To 19,14,520/- 57,43,560/- + 2,29,742(12%) + 6,49,085(9%) + 10,81,809(15%) 77,04,196/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 2 Acres 31 Guntas 56 WP 201905/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1004/2018 DD.30.10.2021 - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapura) 57 WP 201908/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.229/2018 3 DD. 02.09.2022, LAC No.303/2018 3 DD. 08.12.2022 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,44,449/- to 6,17,317/- 24,69,268 + 18,365(12%) + 42,558(9%) + 7,09,302(15%) 32,21,128/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 1 Acre 11 Guntas Dry Land 58 WP 201911/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.302/2018, 304/2018, 306/2018 3 DD. 20.01.2022, LAC Nos.292/2018 3 DD 16.02.2022, LAC No.294/2018 3 DD 17.02.2022 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,44,449/- to 6,17,317/- 24,69,268 + 18,365(12%) + 42,558(9%) + 7,09,302(15%) 32,21,128/- Per Acre Land Acquired: 9 Guntas Dry Land 59 WP 201975/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.90/2021 DD 05.09.2022 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 2,98,234/- To 10,66,400/- 42,65,600/- + 1,27,968 (12%) + 6,91,349(9%) + 11,52,249(15%) 62,37,166/- Per Acre - 131 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 60 WP 201981/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.66/2018 DD 26.02.2019 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 42,323/- To 9,66,000/- 38,64,000/- + 1,15,920(12%) + 8,31,309(9%) + 13,85,515(15%) 54,48,574/- Per Acre 61 WP 201982/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.128/2019 3 DD. 02.01.2023 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 56,378/- To 8,00,000/- 32,00,000/- + 96,000(12%) + 6,69,260(9%) + 11,15,433(15%) 50,80,693/- Per Acre 62 WP 201985/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.161/2020 - DD 17.04.2023 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 4,60,644/- To 12,17,880/- 48,71,520/- + 146145(12%) + 6,81,512(9%) + 11,35,854(15%) 68,35,031/- Per Acre 63 WP 201989/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.2183/2020- DD 01.08.2023 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,22,520/- To 8,75,000/- 35,00,000/- + 1,05,000 (12%) + 6,77,232 (9%) + 11,28,720(15%) 54,10,952/- Per Acre 64 WP 202002/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1621/2019 - DD 28.02.2024 - I Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 1,01,000/- To 11,84,160/- 47,36,640/- + 1,42,099(12%) + 9,74,844(9%) + 16,24,740(15%) 74,78,323/- Per Acre 65 WP 202033/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.1849/2020 DD 18.07.2022, - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) Details to be furnished - 132 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 66 WP 202911/2025 (Arising out of LAC Nos.740/2018 DD 09.12.2022, - III Addl. Dist. Judge & Addl. Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 67 WP 202892/2025 (Arising out of LAC No.1522/20203 DD. 15.12.2022 - III Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge & Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Vijayapur) 3.2. It is aforesaid orders passed by the reference Court are impugned in these writ petitions by KBJNL on the following amongst other principle grounds: i) That KBJNL being a 8beneficiary9 and necessary party was neither made party in the proceedings before the SLAO nor before the reference Court. No notice was issued in any of the cases. ii) That KBJNL could neither present its case on merits nor rebut the evidence produced by the respondents-landowners. iii) That even the respondent - State which has filed appeals against some of the orders passed by the reference Court in Miscellaneous First Appeals has not impleaded KBJNL as party. - 133 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS iv) Since, the KBJNL has not been made party to any of the proceedings, it has preferred these writ petitions seeking quash of judgment and award passed by the reference Court and for remand of matters with specific direction to rehear afresh after impleading KBJNL as party- respondent, with further direction to provide opportunity to participate in the proceedings. 4. Facts as narrated in the writ petitions : 4.1 That KBJNL was incorporated on 19.08.1994 under the Companies Act, 1956 as a company wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka, incorporated specifically for the purpose of implementation of Upper Krishna Project (UKP) in the State of Karnataka. The KBJNL is statutorily responsible for planning, investigation, estimation, execution, operation and maintenance of all irrigation projects coming under UKP and also responsible to obtain clearances from Central Government to execute the project. The KBJNL is also entrusted with the responsibility of rehabilitation and resettlement of people affected by the project. Thus, KBJNL is a designated beneficiary, an entity for whose benefit lands are being acquired and transferred for implementation of UKP. The KBJNL being the - 134 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS beneficiary having substantially legally enforceable interest in all the compensation proceedings is a necessary party whose presence is indispensable. 4.2 That the respondents-landowners have deliberately not made KBJNL a party to the proceedings. The KBJNL sensing foul play secured the records during the month of May-2025 and discovered the irregularities and illegalities constraining it to approach this Court by these writ petitions. 4.3 That the State Government by its order dated 07.03.2024 had made it mandatory that KBJNL should be impleaded as a necessary party in all UKP related proceedings. The original award and the enhancement of the award amount by the reference Court in the absence of KBJNL being a party has caused severe financial hardship and prejudice and has imposed unbearable financial burden on the public exchequer. 4.4 That the reference Court has enhanced the compensation relying upon the ex-parte precedents resulting in exponential increase on the financial burden in turn creating uncertainty in the implementation of the project due to unforeseen increase in costs and expenses. The UKP is vital - 135 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS irrigation and drinking water project serving multiple districts, benefiting lakhs of farmers and citizens. Impediment created by ex-parte enhancement of amount has adversely affected the schedule of implementation of project. 4.5 The reference Court has not been brought to the notice about the funding arrangements, source of payment of compensation and the compensation disbursement process, which is the responsibility of the KBJNL. The proceedings before the reference Court have remained uncontested. Hence, the writ petitions. 5. Memo dated 09.12.2025 filed by KBJNL. 5.1 In addition to documents enclosed to the writ petitions a memo dated 09.12.2025 is filed on behalf of KBJNL furnishing following documents: i) Copy of the Government proceedings dated 06.05.1994, ii) Copy of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of KBJNL, iii) Copy of requisition given by KBJNL to SLAO, - 136 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS iv) Copies of the preliminary and final notifications, v) Copy of the award passed by the SLAO. 6. Objection statements filed on behalf of respondent-landowners. 6.1 While denying the petition averments, respondents-land owners have questioned the very maintainability of the writ petitions. 6.2 That KBJNL who is claiming to be the beneficiary, in the absence of proof thereof, cannot maintain the writ petition. That when a statutory right of appeal is provided under Section 74 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, which is an alternate and effective remedy, writ petition is not maintainable. 6.3 That KBJNL is part of the respondent - State. That the lands were not acquired for the benefit of the KBJNL, but were acquired for the purpose of UKP which is for the benefit of the State. 6.4 That merely because KBJNL is responsible for planning, investigation, estimation, execution, operation and maintenance of - 137 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS irrigation projects, it would not become beneficiary of acquisition. Even if the acquired lands were transferred subsequently, the KBJNL would not become a necessary party to the reference proceedings. 6.5 All references were sent by the SLAO who is the part of the Government and cases have been contested and it is only based on the evidence and its independent assessment, awards have been passed. 6.6 That these proceedings are being conducted before the reference Court for over a decade. The KBJNL being aware of all these proceedings and to cover up its laches and to overcome the impediment of delay has filed the present writ petitions. 6.7 That KBJNL not being necessary party, the question of issuing notice would not arise. Since, KBJNL is a part of the Government, the respondent3 State has already filed appeals against the order passed by the reference Court. - 138 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 6.8 That a common writ petition against different awards passed by the reference Court is not maintainable in view of mandate of Rule 7 of the Karnataka High Court Writ Proceedings Rules, 1977. That the said Rule provides for filing of common or joint writ petition by several persons and there is no provision for filing a joint writ petition in respect of different causes of action. A joint writ petition can be filed only if it involves common questions of law and fact. The impugned awards are pertaining to different awards passed by several authorities covering different determinations based on different set of evidences made available in respective cases on different dates. As such, a common writ petition cannot be filed. 6.9 Since provisions of Code of Civil Procedure is made applicable to the writ proceedings, Order II Rule 3 and 6 providing for joinder of causes of action would apply. 6.10 That writ petition is also not maintainable in view of limitation of 120 days for filing the appeal provided in Section 74 of the - 139 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The present petitions are filed only to overcome issue of limitation. 6.11 That the respondent-State is already in appeals by filing Miscellaneous First Appeals, wherein the Division Bench of this Court has granted stay of award subject to deposit of 50% of the award amount. The present writ petitions for the cross purposes cannot be maintained. 6.12 That in the absence of KBJNL pleading and making out a case of prejudice and violation of natural justice, the present writ petitions is not maintainable. The reference Court has determined the market value strictly in accordance with Section 26 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, taking into consideration the market value specified for the stamp duty purposes, namely the guidelines value which is fixed by the State and is entirely independent of any participation by the beneficiary. That the reference Court has adopted the guidelines value, examined comparable sale deeds, considered municipal location of the lands and assessed its non- agricultural/commercial potentiality. All - 140 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS objective factors drawn from the statutory framework have been considered. As such, presence or absence of the KBJNL would hardly make any difference. 6.13 That a vague plea of element of fraud without particulars is liable to be rejected. 6.14 That writ petitions also suffers from vice of `Forum shopping' or `Bench hunting'. It also hit by principle of res-judicata and constructive res-judicata. Besides, petitions being liable for dismissal due to inordinate delay, laches, waiver and acquiescence. 6.15 It is also contented that the Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department had in many cases given opinion of cases being unfit for preferring the appeals. 6.16 That the KBJNL have adopted `pick and choose method'. In that the KBJNL itself has satisfied few of the awards while choosing to question some of the awards as that of the present cases. Hence, sought for dismissal of the writ petitions. - 141 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 7. Writ petitions in which Executive Engineer of KBJNL has been arrayed as party/respondent. 7.1 In some of the writ petitions, namely W.P.No.201909/2025, W.P.No.201879/2025, W.P.No.201884/2025 and W.P.No.201897/2025, the Executive Engineer of KBJNL has been made party before the reference Court. The respondents- landowners have raised the objection with regard to maintainability of said writ petitions on the premise that since the Executive Engineer of the KBJNL being a party, the plea of KBJNL not being made a party in the reference proceedings is untenable. 7.2 In response, it is contended that KBJNL is a corporate entity. In terms of provisions of Code of Civil Procedure, suit by or against a Corporation shall be in the name of the Corporation represented by the Principal Officer, the Executive Engineer of KBJNL being its employee can neither fulfill the criteria of - 142 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Corporation being made as a party nor being represented by its Principal Officer. Therefore, mere making Executive Engineer as a party to the reference proceeding would not satisfy the requirement of law. 8. Submissions of Sri P.P.Hegde, learned Senior counsel appearing for the KBJNL 8.1. Referring to the Government Order dated 06.05.1994, it is submitted that in order to expedite the completion of UKP, the Government constituted KBJNL. That the object and functions enumerated thereunder would make it clear that KBJNL is the `beneficiary' of the project and is `person interested'. 8.2. That the main object and purpose of the KBJNL as found in its Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association is implementation of the UKP. 8.3. That the very notification issued under Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act, is in furtherance to the projects undertaken by the KBJNL. - 143 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 8.4. That the award dated 28.02.2016 passed by the Special Land Acquisition Officer categorically indicate that the cost of acquisition and the award amount payable to the land losers is credited to the account of KBJNL. Thus, he submits that legally and factually KBJNL being beneficiary of the project is a necessary party to the proceedings. 8.5. Relying upon paragraphs 19 to 25 of the judgment of Apex Court in the case of U.P. Awas Evam Vikas ParishadvsGyan Devi (Dead) By L.Rs. and Ors. reported in (1995) 2 SCC 326 and paragraphs 1, 12, 13, 14, 15 in the case of Neyvely Lignite Corporation Limited vs. Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) Neyvely and others reported in (1995) 1 SCC 221, learned Senior counsel emphatically submitted that KBJNL who qualifies to be the beneficiary is entitled to be heard on being impleaded as a necessary party to the proceedings. It is also entitled to appear and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the compensation as the financial burden of paying the compensation would squarely fall on the KBJNL. That since the KBJNL has neither - 144 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS been made party nor any notice has been issued/served, it is entitled to invoke jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution. 8.6. That since the compensation has been awarded and exponentially enhanced without there being an effective contest, unbearable financial burden has been casted on the KBJNL. 8.7. That mere pendency of the appeal filed by the State cannot be a ground not to set-aside the award and to remand the matter inasmuch as upon the impleadment of the KBJNL, a reasonable opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses and to adduce its evidence in justification and to rebut the claim made by the respondent-landowners would be available. 8.8. On the question of maintainability of the writ petition he relied upon the order dated 12.12.2018 passed by the Division Bench of this Court in R.P.No.100069/2018 in MFA No.20342/2013 (Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited Vs Secretary and others). 8.9. That if in the event of KBJNL requiring to file statutory appeal, same can be filed only on - 145 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS deposit of 50% of the compensation amount that itself runs into several thousand crores. 8.10. That despite there being a Government order to make KBJNL as a party to the proceedings, the respondents-landowners have not made the KBJNL as a party before the reference Court. 8.11. Referring to the order dated 21.11.2019 passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.P.No.101473/2018 and connected matters (Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited Vs Secretary and others), learned Senior counsel submitted that an issue as to whether KBJNL is a necessary party or not is stands adjudicated wherein Division Bench of this Court in the aforesaid orders have held KBJNL to be the necessary party and have remitted the matters to the reference Court to implead KBJNL and to decide afresh in accordance with law. 8.12. Thus, he submitted both on law and facts the petitions are liable to be allowed directing to remit the matter to reference Court with a direction to the respondents-landowners to implead KBJNL and to adjudicate the matters afresh. - 146 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 9. Submissions of learned counsel for the respondents. 9.1 Sri Harshavardhan R.Malipatil, learned counsel submitted that writ petitions are not maintainable in view of Rule 7 of the Writ Proceedings Rules, 1977. That Rule 39 of the Writ Proceedings Rules, 1977, makes Order II Rule 3 and 6 of CPC applicable. 9.2 That KBJNL has joined multiple awards of different authorities pertaining to different acquisitions, different determination covered under different notifications. A single writ petition by joining of different causes of action is therefore not permissible. 9.3 That that the State Government has already filed appeal under Section 74 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and a parallel proceedings under writ jurisdiction seeking setting aside of the reference orders and remittal is impermissible. 9.4 Referring to the judgments of the Apex Court in U.P. Awas Evam9s case (supra), Neyvely9s case(supra) and Shrachi Burdwan - 147 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Developers Private Limited vs. State of West Bengal and others 3 (2022) 15 SCC 496, it is submitted that the KBJNL has misconceived the law laid down in these judgments. That the Apex Court has consistently held remedy available to the beneficiary is to challenge the award of the reference Court by filing an appeal by seeking leave of the Court as provided under the provisions of law. 9.5 That when the locus of the KBJNL as a beneficiary is being contested, a writ petition cannot be maintained, when there is an alternate remedy of appeal provided. 9.6 No pleading or material placed on record regarding any prejudice having been caused to KBJNL in reference Court passing the award in its absence. 9.7 Referring to awards passed in LAC Nos.97/2020 dated 01.08.2025, 1486/2022 dated 14.08.2025, 148/2021 dated 09.09.2025, 1465/2022 dated 10.10.2025, 1106/2020 dated 06.12.2025, 1462/2020 dated 01.12.2025 and 2145/2020 dated 23.09.2025, it is submitted - 148 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS that even in the cases where the KBJNL has been made party, no witnesses have been examined and no evidence has been led and in fact the compensation awarded is slightly higher than the compensation awarded in the cases where the KBJNL has not been made party. As such, the whole cry of award being passed in the absence of KBJNL exponentially enhancing the compensation is untenable. 10. Sri Sunil Choudhary, the learned counsel appearing for some of the respondents reiterating the contents of the statement of objection submitted that the present writ petitions have been filed for the cross purposes by the KBJNL. 10.1 That when the State also has filed the appeals which are pending consideration before the Division Bench, the KBJNL who is a part of the State has preferred to file the writ petitions which amounts to `Forum shopping or Bench hunting'. - 149 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 10.2 Referring to communications dated 26.06.2023 and 16.06.2023, he pointed out that the Under Secretary, Revenue Department, Centralized Legal Cell has opined that some of the awards passed in the LAC cases are 8not fit9 for preferring appeal. He also pointed out that most of the awards have already been satisfied. Therefore, there is no purpose in KBJNL being impleaded as a party-respondent and remitting the matter for fresh consideration. 10.3 He relied upon the judgments of the Hon9ble Apex Court in the case of Shivappa and others vs. The Chief Engineer and others reported in 2023 SCC OnLine SC 2027 and Kalubhai Khatubhai vs. State of Gujrat reported in (2023) 9 SCC 182 to contend that once the State has accepted and satisfied the award of reference Court in respect of the some of the claimants, it cannot adopt the attitude of pick and choose. - 150 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 10.4 That there is a suppression of material facts. In that he referred to an order passed in MFA No.203283/2024 dated 04.12.2024, arising out of LAC No.1946/2020, filed by the State Government wherein the KBJNL is seeking impleadment and that same has not been disclosed in these petitions. 10.5 The Division Bench of this Court has disposed of certain appeals arising out of the same notification, which have not been challenged by the KBJNL or by the State Government and the same have attained finality. 10.6 He referred to the KBJNL having filed certain review petitions and the same has been withdrawn without seeking any liberty to file fresh petitions. Thus, he submitted that the KBJNL having invoked appeal jurisdiction, review jurisdiction is now invoking the writ jurisdiction clearly amounting to suppression of material facts and resorting to `Forum shopping or - 151 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Bench hunting'. That the KBJNL is guilty of approaching the Court with unclean hands. 10.7 That there is inordinate delay in KBJNL approaching the Court. As such, the petitions are liable to be dismissed for delay, laches, acquiescence and waiver. 10.8 That Chief Secretary of the Board of Member of the KBJNL being made as party in some of the reference Courts in the year 2018 had complete knowledge of the proceedings and the present writ petitions have been filed in the year 2025. The intention is only to avoid payment of compensation, where the present writ petitions have been filed only to avoid the conditional orders granted by the Division Bench of this Court in the appeals filed by the Government for payment of 50% of the enhanced award amount within eight weeks. 10.9 No steps have been taken by the Government to implead the KBJNL herein as a party in the pending appeals. That KBJNL who claims to be responsible for acquisition and implementation of the project cannot claim ignorance. - 152 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 10.10 He also relied upon the judgment of the Apex court in the case of Pundalik Jalam Patil (D) by LRs. vs. Executive Engineer, Jalgaon Medium Project and others, reported in (2008) 17 SCC 448 and the judgment of the Apex Court in the case of Ajith Singh Thakur Singh and another vs. State of Gujarat, reported in 1981 Crl.L.J. 293 to submit that the KBJNL not having taken any steps before the expiry of the limitation cannot now resort to file the writ petitions to over come the impediment of delay and laches. Hence, seeks for dismissal of the petitions. 10.11 Sri Shodhan Babu, learned counsel appearing for some of the respondents submitted that the KBJNL is required to plead and prove prejudice that is caused in passing the award by the reference Court. 10.12 That the reference Court has relied upon the market value as fixed by the State in the guidance value of the properties for the purpose of payment of stamp duty. That being the basis for payment of compensation even as provided under the provisions of Section 26 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 the KBJNL cannot claim any foul play. - 153 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 10.13 That the computation of the compensation based on the market value is just and reasonable and therefore setting aside of the reference Court order and remanding the matter for fresh consideration is an exercise in futility. 10.14 He relied upon the judgment of the Apex Court in the case of Nirmal Singh and others vs. State of Haryana 3 (2015) 2 SCC 160 and State of Uttarpradesh vs Sudhir Kumar Singh and others 3 (2021) 19 SCC 706 in support of his submissions. 10.15 Sri Sanganabasava B.Patil, learned counsel for respondents submitted that appeal filed by the State against the award subject matter of writ petition in W.P.No.201985/2025 has already been dismissed on the ground of delay. 10.16 That the amount has already been deposited out of which 50% is already paid. Therefore he submits when the KBJNL has already satisfied the award amount, the question of remitting the matter is unjustified. 10.17 The counsel appearing for other respondents/landowners have adopted the arguments of the counsel referred to above. - 154 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 11. Heard. Perused the records. 12. Points that arise for consideration are: 1. Whether the writ petitions as filed by the KBJNL are maintainable? 2. Whether KBJNL is beneficiary and necessary party, if so, whether KBJNL has made out a case for setting aside of the award passed by the reference Court and remand of the matter for fresh consideration? 3. What order? 13. Regarding point No.1 - whether the writ petitions as filed by the KBJNL are maintainable? 13.1 This point on maintainability of writ petitions is necessitated, firstly, in view of office objection raised by the Registry regarding maintainability of writ petitions against the order of the reference Court in the light of alternate remedy of appeal being available under Section 74 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. Secondly, respondents-landowners have questioned the maintainability of writ petitions on the ground of joinder of causes of action with a reference to provisions contained in - 155 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Rules 7 and 39 of the Writ Proceedings Rules, 1977. 13.2 On the first aspect of maintainability, necessary to note that it is a trite law that a writ petition cannot be termed as not maintainable merely because the alternate remedy provided under relevant statute has not been pursued by the parties desirous of invoking writ jurisdiction. 13.3 The Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Godrej Sara Lee Ltd., vs Excise and Taxation Officer-cum-Assessing Authority and others reported in 2023 SCC online SC 95 has reiterated the principles that power to issue prerogative writs under Article 226 is plenary in nature. Any limitation on exercise of such power must be traceable in the Constitution itself. It further held while it is true that the exercise of powers, despite availability of a remedy under the very statute which has been invoked and has given rise to action impugned in the writ petition ought not be made in a routine manner, yet, the mere fact the petitioner before the High Court, in a given case, has not pursued the auto remedy available to him/it, cannot mechanically be construed as a ground for its dismissal. - 156 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 13.4 Availability of an alternate remedy does not operate as an absolute bar to the maintainability of writ petition, and the rule which requires a party to pursue the alternate remedy provided by a statute is a rule of policy, convenience and discretion rather than a rule of law. 8Entertainability9 and 8maintainability9 are two distinct concepts. 8Entertainability9 and 8maintainability9 are two distinct concepts. A writ petition, despite being maintainable, may not be entertained by a High Court for a very many reasons or a relief could even be refused to the petitioner. 13.5 The Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Whirlpool Corporation. vs Registrar of Trade Marks, reported in (1998) 8 SCC 1 at paragraph 15 has held as under: "15. Under Article 226 of the Constitution, the High Court, having regard to the facts of the case, has a discretion to entertain or not to entertain a writ petition. But the High Court has imposed upon itself certain restrictions one of which is that if an effective and efficacious remedy is available, the High Court would not normally exercise its jurisdiction. But the alternative remedy has been consistently held by this Court not to operate as a bar in at least three contingencies, namely, where the writ petition has been filed for the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights or where there has been a violation of the principle of natural justice or where the order or proceedings are wholly without jurisdiction or the vires of an Act is challenged&.." - 157 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 13.6 Further Division Bench of this Court coming across an identical fact situation of the matter, in its order dated 12.12.2018 passed in R.P.No.100069/2018 arising out of MFA No.20342/2013 filed by KBJNL, had held that the office objection raised by the Registry on the question of maintainability of the writ petition was untenable. It was a case where KBJNL had filed a writ petition in W.P.No.101473/2018 and connected writ petitions assailing the judgment and award passed by the SLAO and the judgment and award passed in LAC No.149/2010 by the reference Court as well as the judgment and award dated 03.11.2014 passed in MFA No.20342/2013 by the Division Bench. Registry had raised the objection with regard to maintainability of the writ petition before the learned Single Judge. Though, the KBJNL had sought for posting of the said matter before the Division Bench, which was also apparently objected to by the Registry, constraining the KBJNL to withdraw the said writ petition having regard to the aforesaid office objection, with - 158 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS liberty to file the review petition. Accordingly, the review petition in R.P.No.100069/2018 was filed. 13.7 The Division Bench of this Court at Para Nos.8, 9, 10, 11 and 14 has held as under:- <8. We have seriously considered the submission of learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for respondent Nos.1 and 2 by way of assistance and we find that ends of justice would be met in this matter if the petitioner herein is permitted to revive the writ petitions so that an opportunity would be given to the petitioner herein to establish the fraud and the manner in which the award was passed in the first instance and as to how the respondent-claimants are not entitled to any compensation as contended by learned counsel for the petitioner. In this regard we place reliance on a judgment of the Hon9ble Supreme Court in the case of United India Insurance Company Ltd. Vs. Rajendra Singh reported in AIR 2000 SC 1165 wherein the Supreme Court has held that <no judgment of a Court, no order of a Minister can be allowed to stand if it has been obtained by fraud, for, fraud unravels everything (Lazarus Estate Ltd. Vs. Beasley 1956(1) QB 702).= The Hon9ble Supreme Court has also held that if contentions regarding fraud are not considered by the High Court in exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, the plenary power conferred on the High Court by the Constitution may become a mirage and people9s faith in the efficacy of the High Courts would corrode. Quoting the judgments in S.P.Chengalvaraya Naidu (Dead) by LRs. vs. Jagannath (Dead) by LRs. and others reported in (1994) 1 SCC 1 and Indian Bank Vs. Satyam Fibres (India) Pvt. Ltd. , reported in (1996) 5 SCC 550, the Hon9ble Supreme Court has held that <fraud avoids all judicial acts, ecclesiastical or temporal, observed Chief Justice Edward Coke of England about three centuries ago. It is the settled proposition of law that a judgment or decree obtained by playing fraud on the court is a nullity and non est in the eyes of law. Such a judgment/decree4by the first court or by the - 159 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS highest court4has to be treated as a nullity by every court, whether superior or inferior. It can be challenged in any court even in collateral proceedings.= 9. Therefore, the writ petitions filed by the petitioner herein seeking to undo the judgment and award passed by the reference Court as well as the judgment of this Court in M.F.A.No.20342/2013 was maintainable. 10. The Registry of this Court erroneously and without application of mind and having no legal acumen, raised a frivolous objection regarding the maintainability of the Writ Petitions. On maintainability of the said Writ Petitions, the matter was listed before the learned Single Judge. The learned Single Judge ought to have considered the office objection in its proper perspective having regard to the settled position of law as referred to above with regard to the maintainability of the writ petition. Possibly learned Single Judge could have referred the writ petitions before the Division Bench of this Court as the judgment and award of the Division Bench in M.F.A.No.20342/2013 dated 03.11.2014 was also sought to be undone as it was assailed by the petitioner herein, instead the petitioner was permitted to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file these review petitions. 11. Now petitioner9s counsel has sought liberty to revive the writ petitions which we think is the proper course of action to be taken in the matter. In the circumstance, we permit withdrawal of this review petition and we dismiss this review petition as withdrawn and W.P.Nos.101473/2018 & W.P.Nos.103582-585/2018 stand revived and are restored on the file of this Court. We say so because it is the Registry of this Court which raised a frivolous objection on the maintainability of the writ petition and has mislead the learned single Judge on the aspect of maintainability and therefore, ends of justice would be met if writ petitions are revived and restored on the file of this Court. 12. Office is further directed to place the writ petitions before the Division Bench of this Court, since the judgment of the Division Bench of this Court in - 160 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS M.F.A.No.20342/2013 which has been assailed in the Writ Petition on the ground of fraud, is maintainable. Office is restrained from raising any further objection on the maintainability of the writ petitions. It is on account of frivolous of file objection being raised on the maintainability of the writ petitions which possibly lead the learned counsel for writ petitioner to file a memo for withdrawing the writ petitions with liberty to file this review petition. 13. xxxx 14. Before parting with this case, we would like to convey to the Registry of this Court that while raising any objection on the maintainability of writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution (and not under Article 227 of the Constitution), the office must be very cautious in raising objections on maintainability of such writ petitions. It is needless to observe that remedy under Article 226 of the Constitution is an extraordinary remedy sought by a party and it is a constitutional remedy not only for violation of fundamental rights but also for violation of legal rights under Article 226 of Constitution and the same must be given its full and expansive interpretation so that all aggrieved persons who may not have any other remedy in law may approach this Court for redressal of their grievances subject to the settled limitation on the exercise of power under Article 226 of the Constitution. Maintainability of writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution is an aspect which must be taken note of or raised by the respondent in the writ petition or Court hearing the writ petition suo moto, as the case may be. In the circumstances, the Registry of this Court ought to apply its mind and not raise frivolous objections on the maintainability on a writ petition when it is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India..= 13.8 Issue raised in these writ petitions is with regard to petitioner being a beneficiary and necessary party, not having been impleaded in the - 161 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS proceedings either before the SLAO or the reference Court, thereby denying opportunity of being heard and depriving principles of natural justice, which requires consideration at the hands of this Court and indeed considered while answering point No.2 infra. 13.9 Therefore in the light of the aforesaid principles of law and the order of the Division Bench of this Court, similar office objection raised by the Registry unmindful of the directions of the Division Bench with regard to maintainability of the present writ petitions has to be overruled even in these petitions as well. 13.10 Second ground urged by the respondents- landowners regarding maintainability of the writ petitions is the aspect of joinder of causes of action with a reference to provisions contained in Rules 7 and 39 of the Writ Proceedings Rules, 1977. The said rules are extracted hereunder: - 162 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS <RULE 7. PROCEDURE FOR FILING COMMON OR JOINT PETITIONS:- (1) Several persons having similar but separate and distinct interest in the subject matter of controversy involving common questions of law and facts may file a common petition. For the purpose of Court Fees, such a petition shall be treated as equivalent to the filing of such number of writ petitions as there are petitioners. The Court fee payable on such writ petition shall be the same as payable on the number of writ petitions, when filed separately. For all other purposes, such as issue of notice etc., it shall be treated as one writ petition. Such common writ petition shall be in Form III appended to these rules and shall be supported by the affidavit of any one of the petitioners as in Form II. For such common petition one Vakalat with one set of Court fee stamp shall be sufficient. (2) Several persons having common or joint interest but not seeking any individual relief, interim or final, may file a single petition.= <RULE 39. Application of the High Court of Karnataka Rules, etc.- The provisions of the High Court of Karnataka Rules, 1959, the rules made by the High Court of Karnataka under the Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1958, and the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, shall apply, as far as may be, to proceedings under [Article 226 and/or Article 227] and writ appeals in respect of matters for which no specific provision is made in these rules.= 13.11 Relevant also to refer Order II Rule 3 and 6 of Code of Civil Procedure which read as under : - 163 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS <3. Joinder of causes of action. (1) Save as otherwise provided, a plaintiff may unite in the same suit several causes of action against the same defendant, or the same defendants jointly; and any plaintiffs having causes of action in which they are jointly interested against the same defendant or the same defendants jointly may unite such causes of action in the same suit. (2) Where causes of action are united, the jurisdiction of the Court as regards the suit shall depend on the amount or value of the aggregate subject-matters at the date of instituting the suit.= <6. Power of Court to order separate trials. 3 Where it appears to the Court that the joinder of causes of action in one suit may embarrass or delay the trial or is otherwise inconvenient, the Court may order separate trials or make such other order as may be expedient in the interests of justice.= 13.12 A close perusal of aforesaid Writ Proceedings Rules as well as the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure indicates that wherever common questions of law and facts are involved, a common petition can be filed by a person or several persons having similar but separate and distinct interest in the subject matter of - 164 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS controversy against one or more respondents and join and unite the different causes of action in a single petition. The purpose of the rule is a matter of convenience which is more of procedure than substantive in nature. In the instant case KBJNL has filed these writ petitions being aggrieved by the awards passed by the reference Court without impleading it as a party/respondent. Learned Senior counsel for the KBJNL submitted that two or more impugned awards have been joined in one writ petition based on the similarity of notifications and villages. That since common questions of law and facts are being determined the technical objection raised cannot be countenanced. 14. Regarding point No.2 - Whether KBJNL is beneficiary and necessary party, if so, whether KBJNL has made out a case for setting aside of the award passed by the reference Court and remand of the matter for fresh consideration? 14.1 Government Order dated 06.05.1994 produced along with the memo dated 09.12.2025 by the learned Senior counsel for the KBJNL, relevant portion reads as under: - 165 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS <In order to expedite the completion of Upper Krishna Project by 2000 AD, it is proposed to constitute a Corporation called <the Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam=. The Engineer-in-Chief and Ex-Officio Special Secretary to the Government, UKP, Almatti in his letter dated 17.02.1994 has forwarded the Draft Memorandum of Articles of Association for consideration of Government. The main object and functions of the proposed Corporations are execution including Rehabilitation and Resettlement of the Project affected families, operation and maintenance of Upper Krishna Project in Karnataka and regulating the supply of water under the project to the beneficiaries. The proposed Corporation shall be responsible for implementation and operation and maintenance of Upper Krishna Project in the first instance. The functions of the Corporation could be extended to other similar projects in Krishna Valley after watching its performance and functioning in respect of Upper Krishna Project. 2) As regards the capital structure of the Corporation, the equity base will be of the order of Rs.3000 crores to be contributed by the Government of Karnataka as the major shareholder of the Corporation. The Corporation is also expected to raise Debt by issue of debentures/Irrigation Lands which will be kept within the reasonable limits so that the State Government, if necessary, can make adequate, budgetary provisions both for payment of interest on these bonds as well as their redemption. 3) The operation and maintenance cost of the proposed Corporation would be met substantially from the sale of water by the Corporation to groups (Association of farmers and others including statutory authorities like, Commend Area Development Authority, Town/City Municipal Councils, Industries etc.,) subject to amendment to the Karnataka Irrigation (Levy of Betterment Contribution and Water Rates) Act, - 166 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 1957 and the Karnataka Irrigation (Levy of Betterment Contribution) Rules, 1965. Statutory amendments to this Act and Rules are being processed separately. 4) Since a portion of Upper Krishna Project is assisted by World Bank, the connected Agreements will have to be amended wherever required in consultation with the World Tank. The World Bank has agreed in principle to the proposed change in the executing agency i.e., for establishment of a Corporation for executing the Upper Krishna Project. 5) The Draft Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the proposed Corporation have been scrutinized by the Law Department vide U.O.Note No.DLPA 212 ALS (opinion) 94 dated 4.3.1994 and it has been decided to establish the Corporation.= 14.2 Document No.2 are copies of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association which also indicate the main object of incorporation of KBJNL is undertaking, planning, investigation, estimation, execution, operation and maintenance and also works of Krishna CADA, UKP for field irrigation channels. The object clause also provides, amongst other, to borrow or raise to secure the payment of money in furtherance to its object. 14.3 Document No.3 is proposal forwarded by KBJNL for acquisition of land for the purpose of construction of Chimmalagi East canal. - 167 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 14.4 Document No.5 is the award dated 28.02.2016 passed by the SLAO in respect of the said acquisition wherein the cost of acquisition and payment of compensation as per the award is directed to be debited to the account of KBJNL. 14.5 From the aforesaid Government order dated 06.05.1994 and the contents of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of KBJNL as well as other documents furnished along with the memo dated 09.12.2025, as rightly contended by learned Senior counsel for KBJNL there is no ambiguity that KBJNL was specifically incorporated for the purpose of regulating and implementation of the project. The acquisition of land was therefore for and in furtherance to the incorporation of KBJNL. 14.6 Section 50 of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 reads as under: Acquisition of land at cost of a local authority or company (1)Where the provisions of this Act are put in force for the purpose of acquiring land at the cost of any fund controlled or managed by a local authority or of any company, the charges of and incidental to such acquisition shall be defrayed from or by such fund or company. - 168 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (2)In any proceeding held before a Collector or Court in such cases the local authority or company concerned may appear and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation: Provided that no such local authority or company shall be entitled to demand a reference under section 18. 14.7 Section 95 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 which is corresponding to Section 50 of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 reads as under: Acquisition of land at cost of a local authority or Requiring Body. (1) Where the provisions of this Act are put in force for the purpose of acquiring land at the cost of any fund controlled or managed by a local authority or of any Requiring Body, the charges of land incidental to such acquisition shall be defrayed from or by such fund or Requiring Body. (2) In any proceeding held before a Collector or Authority concerned in such cases the local authority or Requiring Body concerned may appear and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation: Provided that no such local authority or Requiring Body shall be entitled to demand a reference to the Authority concerned under section 64. 14.8 Also appropriate to refer definition of term 8Requiring Body9, as defined under Section 3(zb) - 169 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, which reads as under : <Requiring Body= means a company, a body corporate, an institution, or any other organization or person for whom land is to be acquired by the appropriate Government, and includes the appropriate Government, if the acquisition of land is for such Government either for its own use or for subsequent transfer of such land is for public purpose to a company, body corporate, an institution, or any other organization, as the case may be, under lease, licence or through any other mode of transfer of land.= 14.9 Thus by necessary implication of the language used the aforementioned provisions of RFCTLARR Act, 2013, KBJNL being the 8requiring body9 is a person interested in the process of acquisition and is required to be heard in the process of determination of compensation. 14.10 Relevant to refer to the judgment of the Constitution Bench of the Apex Court in the case of U.P. Awas Evam Vikas (supra) wherein at paragraph Nos.9 to 11, the Apex Court dealing with the locus of the local authority to participate in the proceedings with reference to its rights conferred under Section 50(2) of the Land Acquisition Act has held as under: - 170 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS <9. The said right can be effectively exercised by the local authority only if it has information for the proceedings which are pending before the Collector as well as the reference court. In other words the right conferred under Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act carries with it the right to be given adequate notice by the Collector as well as the reference court before whom the acquisition proceedings are pending of the date on which the matter of determination of the amount of compensation will be taken up. Service of such a notice, being necessary for effectuating the right conferred on the local authority under Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act, can, therefore, be regarded as an integral part of the said right and the failure to give such a notice would result in denial of the said right unless it can be shown that the local authority had knowledge about the pendency of the acquisition proceedings before the Collector or the reference court and has not suffered any prejudice on account of failure to give such notice. 10. The only limitation on the right conferred by Section 50(2) is that contained in the proviso to Section 50(2) which precludes the local authority from demanding a reference under Section 18. In the report of the Select Committee the policy underlying the proviso has been thus explained : "........ We cannot however agree that the authority should be permitted to appeal from the Collector's award. We have not given to Government itself the power to make this appeal because the Collector is only the agent of the Government in the acquisition of land; his action is taken under the rules laid down for his guidance which include a preliminary valuation and these rules ordinarily provide and sought to provide, that when the Collector finds cause to anticipate that his eventual award will substantially exceed his provisional estimate, he shall stay all proceedings till he receives the further instructions of higher authority. No local - 171 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS authority or company is compelled to proceed under the Land Acquisition Act. If it can procure land more cheaply by private negotiations, it is certainly at liberty to do so but if elects to set in motion the very special power given to the Government for public objects, it can expect no higher privileges and powers than those given to Government itself."* (See : V.G. Ramachandran - Law of Land Acquisition and Compensation, 7th Edn., Vol.-l at p. 1045). Having regard to the difference between the position of a local authority for whom the land is acquired and the Government in the matter of determination of the amount of compensation by the Collector to which the reference has been made by us earlier and especially after the insertion of the proviso in Section 11(1) in L.A. Act by the Amendment Act of 1984 the fact that no right has been conferred on the Government to seek a reference under Section 18 may not be a sufficient justification for denial of such a right to a local authority. While it is true that a local authority is not compelled to proceed under the L.A. Act and if it can procure land more cheaply by private negotiations it is certainly at liberty to do so but there may be cases, as in the case of acquisition of land for the Board, where it is permissible for a local authority to take possession of the land which is being acquired under Section 17(1) before the making of the award by the Collector. In such a case the local authority would have no choice but to pay the amount of compensation as determined by the Collector. We have adverted to these aspects not with a view to find fault with the legislative policy underlying the enactment of the proviso in sub- section (2) of Section 50 of the LA. Act but only to highlight the significance of the protection that has been made available to a local authority in the matter of determination of compensation under sub-section (2) of Section 50 of the L.A. Act. - 172 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 11. Thus, on an interpretation of the provisions of Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act, it must be concluded that, subject to the limitation contained in the proviso, a local authority for whom land is being acquired has a right to participate in the proceedings for acquisition before the Collector as well as the reference court and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation and the said right imposes an obligation on the Collector as well as the reference court to give a notice to the local authority with regard to the pendency of those proceedings and the date on which the matter of determination of amount of compensation would be taken up. The recognition of this right raises the question whether the local authority, feeling aggrieved by the determination of the amount of compensation by the Collector or the reference court, can take recourse to any legal remedy. Before dealing with this question we would take note of the decisions of this Court have a bearing on the issue. 14.11 In the case of Neyvely Lignite (supra) at paragraph 12 referring to Section 50(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 the Apex Court has held as under: <12. It is true that Section 50(2) of the Act gives to the local authority or the company right to adduce evidence before the Collector or in the reference under Section 18 as it was specifically stated that in any proceedings held before the Collector or the Court, the local authority or the company may appear and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation. However, it has no right to seek reference. Based thereon, the contention is that the limited right of adduction of evidence for the purpose of determining the compensation does - 173 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS not carry with it the right to participate in the proceedings or right to be heard or to file an appeal under Section 54. We cannot limit the operation of Section 3(b) in conjunction with sub-section (2) of Section 50 of the Act within a narrow compass. The right given under sub- section (2) of section 50 is in addition to and not in substituting of or in derogation to all the incidental, logical and consequential rights flowing from the concept of fair and just procedure consistent with the principles of natural justice. The consistent thread that runs through all the decisions of this Court starting from Himalayan Tiles case is that the beneficiary, i.e., local authority or company, a coop. society registered under the relevant State law, or statutory authority is a person interested to determine just and proper compensation for the acquired land and is an aggrieved person. It flows from it that the beneficiary has the right to be heard by the Collector or the Court. If the compensation is enhanced it is entitled to canvass its correctness by filing an appeal or defend the award of the Collector. If it is not made a party, it is entitled to seek leave of the court and file the appeal against the enhanced award and decree of the Civil Court under Section 26 or of the judgment and decree under Section 54 or is entitled to file writ petition under Article 226 and assail its legality or correctness. When the award made under Section 11 of the Collector is vitiated by fraud, collusion or corruption, the beneficiary is entitled to challenge it in the writ petition apart from the settled law that the conduct of the collector or Civil Judge is amenable to disciplinary enquiry and appropriate action. These are very valuable and salutary rights. Moreover in the language of Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, in the absence of the beneficiary who ultimately is to bear the higher compensation, no complete and effectual determination of binding just and proper compensation to the acquired land would be made. So it is concomitantly a proper party if not a necessary party to the proceedings - 174 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC. The denial of the right to a person interested is in negation of fair and just procedure offending Article 14 of the Constitution.= 14.12 Division bench of this Court in its order dated 21.11.2019 passed in W.P.No.101473/2018 and W.P.No.103582- 103585/2018 filed by KBJNL, relying upon the judgment of the Apex Court in Neyvely Lignite9s case (supra) at para Nos.5 and 6 has held as under: <5. We have considered the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties. In view of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Neyvely Lignite Corporation Ltd. (supra) and taking into account the fact that the petitioner who is, admittedly, a beneficiary was not impleaded in the proceedings before the Reference Court, the judgment dated 04.07.2012 passed by the Reference Court is hereby quashed and the matter is remitted to the Reference court to implead the petitioner herein and to decide the proceedings afresh in accordance with law expeditiously, preferably within a period of six months from the date of production of certified copy of the order passed today. 6. It is needless to state that it will be open to the petitioners to raise objection with regard to the legality of the award before the Reference Court. All the contentions are kept open. With the aforesaid direction, writ petitions are disposed of.= - 175 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 14.13 Clearly the aforesaid facts, provisions of law, judgments of the Apex Court and of the Division Bench of this Court, manifestly establish the factum that KBJNL being a Company incorporated by the State for the implementation of the project, is a party interested and beneficiary whose presence is indispensable for the purpose of effective determination of the subject matter. 14.14 As regards setting aside of the impugned awards and remittance of matter for fresh consideration, the thrust of the argument of learned Senior counsel appearing for the KBJNL is that relegating the appellants to join as a party in the appeals already filed by the State Government is not an effective remedy inasmuch as the KBJNL would lose an opportunity of cross examining the claimant witnesses and leading rebuttal evidence before the reference Court. 14.15 He submitted that the filing of the appeal by the State Government pending consideration before the Division Bench cannot be the ground to deny the relief of setting aside of the reference order and remanding the matter, inasmuch as KBJNL is a different and distinct entity which has - 176 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS its own responsibilities, obligations and the financial liabilities. Effective representation by the KBJNL cannot be substituted by the SLAO or any other State Authorities inasmuch as the very constitution of KBJNL is to ensure proper and effective implementation of the project. 14.16 In response, as already noted, counsel appearing for the respondents-landowners have vehemently submitted that KBJNL has not demonstrated the prejudice which has actually caused. Indeed referring to certain orders passed in LAC Nos.97/2020 dated 01.08.2025, 1486/2022 dated 14.08.2025, 148/2021 dated 09.09.2025, 1465/2022 dated 10.10.2025, 1106/2020 dated 06.12.2025, 1462/2020 dated 01.12.2025 and 2145/2020 dated 23.09.2025, it was pointed out that even in the case where Managing Director of KBJNL was indeed a party, no evidence has been led. 14.17 Relevant at this juncture to refer to paragraph Nos.13 to 15 of the Judgment of the Apex Court in Neyvely Lignite9s case which read as under: <13. The reasons are not far to seek. It is notorious that though the Stakes involved are - 177 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS heavy, the Govt. plead or the instructing officer do not generally adduce, much less proper and relevant, evidence to rebut the claims for higher compensation. Even the cross examination will be formal, haulting and ineffective. Generally, if not invariably the governmental agencies involved in the process take their own time and many a time in collusion, file the appeals after abnormal or inordinate delay. They remain insensitive even if the states (sic stakes) involved run into several crores of public money. The courts insist upon proper explanation of every day's delay. In this attitudinal situation it would be difficult to meet strict standards to fill the unbridgeable gaps of the delay in filing the appeals and generally entail with dismissal of the appeals at the threshold without adverting to the merits in the hike in the compensation. On other hand if the notice is issued to the local authority etc. it/they would participate in the award proceedings under Sections 11 & 18 adduce necessary and relevant evidence and be heard before the Collector and the court before determining compensation. For instance that without considering the evidence in the proper perspective, the court determined the compensation. 14. If there is no right of hearing or appeal given to the beneficiary and if the State does not file the appeal or if filed with delay and it was dismissed, is it not the beneficiary who undoubtedly bears the burden of the compensation, who would be the effected person? Is it not interested to see that the appellate court would reassess the evidence and fix the proper and just compensation as per law? For instance the reference court determined market value at Rs.1,00,000/- while the prevailing market value of the land is only Rs.10,000/-. Who is to bear the burden? Suppose State appeal was dismissed due to refusal to condone the delay, is it not an unjust and illegal award? Many an instance can be - 178 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS multiplied. But suffice it to state that when the beneficiary for whose benefit the land is acquired is served with the notice and brought on record at the stage of enquiry by the Collector and reference court under Section 18 or in an appeal under Section 54, it/they would be interested to defend the award under Sections 11 or 26 or would file an appeal independently under Section 54 etc. against the enhanced compensation. As a necessary or proper party affected by the determination of higher compensation, the beneficiary must have a right to challenge the correctness of the award made by the Reference Court under Section 18 or in appeal under Section 54 etc. Considered from this perspective we are of the considered view that the appellant- company is an interested person within the meaning of Section3(b) of the Act and is also a proper if not a necessary party under Order I Rule 10 of the CPC. The High Court had committed manifest error of law in holding that the appellant is not a person interested. The orders of the High Court are accordingly set aside. 15. Since the writ petitions filed by the appellants were dismissed, we set aside the orders and direct the High Court to treat them as appeals properly filed under Section 54 of the Act and be dealt with along with the appeals filed by the State pending disposal in the High Court. In the pending references under Section 18, in the Court of the Subordinate Judge, Cuddalore, it is directed to order impleading the appellant as a party-respondent and would give reasonable opportunity to cross examine the witness examined by the claimants and to examine witnesses on its behalf to rebut the evidence for higher compensation, the appellant is entitled to be heard in support of the determination of just and proper compensation. In this view, the need to implead the appellant as a party-respondent in the pending appeals in the High Court does not arise.= - 179 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 14.18 Also relevant to refer to the judgment of the Constitution Bench of the Apex Court in the case of U.P. Awas Evam Vikas (supra) wherein at paragraph Nos.19 to 24, the Apex Court has held as under: 19. We would now revert to the question regarding the legal remedies that are available to a local authority which feels aggrieved by the determination of the amount of compensation by the Collector or by the Reference Court. In this context, it may be stated that the limitation placed by the proviso on the right conferred by Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act cannot be so construed as to deprive the local authority which feels aggrieved by the determination of the amount of compensation by the Collector or by the Reference Court to invoke the remedy under Article 226 of the Constitution as well as the remedies available under the L.A. Act. The proviso to section 50(2) only takes away the remedy of a reference under Section 18 of the L.A. Act. Examining this question in the context of the proceedings before the Collector we can envisage the following situations: (i) No notice was given to the local authority under sub-section (2) of Section 50 of the L.A. Act and as a result the local authority could not appear before the Collector to adduce evidence; (ii) Notice was served on the local authority and in response to said notice the local authority appeared before the Collector; and (iii) Notice was served on the local authority but inspite of service of such notice the local authority failed to appear and adduce evidence before the Collector. 20. In a case where no notice is given to the local authority the position of the local authority is not different from that of the Municipal - 180 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Corporation in Neelgangabai v. State of Karnataka, (supra). In that case there was an express provision in section 20 of L.A. Act as modified by Land Acquisition (Mysore Extension Amendment) Act, 1961 providing for service of notice on the person or local authority for whom the acquisition is made. On a construction of Section 50(2) we have found that service of such a notice is implicit in the right conferred under Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act. Since the failure to give a notice would result in denial of the right conferred on the local authority under Section 50(2) it would be open to the local authority to invoke the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution to challenge the award made by the Collector as was done in Neelgangabai case (supra). In a case where notice has been served on the local authority and it has appeared before the Collector the local authority may feel aggrieved on account of it being denied opportunity to adduce evidence or the evidence adduced by it having not been considered by the Collector while making the award or the award being vitiated by malafides. Since the amount of the compensation is to be paid by the local authority and it has an interest in the determination of the said amount, which has been given recognition in Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act, the local authority would be a person aggrieved who can invoke the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution to assail the award in spite of the proviso precluding the local authority from seeking a reference. Such a challenge will, however, be limited to the grounds on which judicial review is permissible under Article 226 of the Constitution. In a case where the local authority has failed to appear inspite of service of notice the local authority can have no cause for grievance. Even in such a case it may be permissible for the local authority to invoke the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution to assail the award if it is vitiated by malafides or is perverse. - 181 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 21. We may now come to the stage of the proceedings before the court in a reference under Section 18 of the L.A. Act made at the instance of a person having interest in the land being acquired. At this stage also Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act envisages that the local authority has a right to appear and adduce evidence before the Court. This right is independent of the right that is available to the local authority to appear and adduce evidence before the Collector. Even though the local authority had failed to appear before the Collector inspite of notice or had appeared in response to notice and had adduced evidence the local authority may consider it necessary to adduce evidence to rebut the evidence adduced by the person who has sought the reference and to defend the award made by the Collector. Failure to give notice at this stage would result in denial of the said right of the local authority. Before we consider the remedy that is available for seeking redress against the denial of this right we may examine whether the local authority has a right to be impleaded as a party in the proceedings before the reference court. That raises the question whether the local authority can be regarded as a necessary or a proper party. The law is well settled that a necessary party is one without whom no order can be made effectively and a proper party is one in whose absence an effective order can be made but whose presence is necessary for a complete and final decision of the question involved in the proceeding. (See: Udit Narain Singh Malpaharia v. Additional Member, Board of Revenue, [1963] Supp. 1 SCR 676, at p. 681. A local authority for whom land is being acquired has a right to participate in the acquisition proceedings in the matter of determination of the amount of compensation while they are pending before the Collector and to adduce evidence in the said proceedings. While it is precluded from seeking a reference against the award of the Collector it can defend the award and oppose the enhancement of the - 182 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS amount of compensation sought before the reference court by the person interested in the land. Moreover the local authority has a right to appear and adduce evidence before the reference court. Having regard to the aforesaid circumstances, we are of the opinion that the presence of the local authority is necessary for the decision of the question involved in the proceedings before the reference court and it is a proper party in the proceedings. The local authority is, therefore, entitled to be impleaded as a party in the proceedings before the reference court. 22. In case the amount of compensation has been enhanced by the court and no appeal is filed by the Government the local authority if adversely affected by such enhancement may file an appeal with the leave of the court. This right of the local authority does not depend on its being impleaded as a party in the proceedings before the reference court. Even if the local authority is not impleaded as a party before the reference court it can file an appeal against the award of the reference court in the High Court after obtaining leave if it is prejudicially affected by the award. In case the Government files an appeal against the enhancement of the award the local authority is entitled to support the said appeal and get itself impleaded as a party. When the person having an interest in the land files an appeal in the High Court against the award of the reference court and seeks enhancement of the amount of compensation the local authority should be impleaded as a party in the said appeal and it is entitled to be served the notice of the said appeal so that it can defend the award of the reference court and oppose enhancement of the amount of compensation before the High Court. The same will be the situation in case of an appeal to this Court from the decision of the High Court. 23. Under Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act the company for whom land is being acquired is - 183 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS also entitled to appear and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the compensation. Since the company for whom land is acquired stands on the same footing as a local authority whatever has been said with regard to an local authority would apply to a company. It is, however, made clear that matters which stand finally concluded will not be reopened. 24. To sum up, our conclusions are : 1. Section 50(2) of the L.A. Act confers on a local authority for whom land is being acquired a right to appear in the acquisition proceedings before the Collector and the reference court and adduce evidence for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation. 2. The said right carries with it the right to be given adequate notice by the Collector as well as the reference court before whom acquisition proceedings are pending on the date on which the matter of determination of compensation will be taken up. 3. The proviso to Section 50(2) only precludes a local authority from seeking a reference but it does not deprive the local authority which feels aggrieved by the determination of the amount of compensation by the Collector or by the reference court to invoke the remedy under Article 226 of the Constitution as well as the remedies available under the L.A. Act. 4. In the event of denial of the right conferred by Section 50(2) on account of failure of the Collector to serve notice of the acquisition proceedings the local authority can invoke the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution. 5. Even when notice has been served on the local authority the remedy under Article 226 of the Constitution would be available to the local authority on grounds on which judicial review is permissible under Article 226. - 184 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 6. The local authority is a proper party in the proceedings before the reference court and is entitled to be impleaded as a party in those proceedings wherein it can defend the determination of the amount of compensation by the Collector and oppose enhancement of the said amount and also adduce evidence in that regard. 7. In the event of enhancement of the amount of compensation by the reference court if the Government does not file an appeal the local authority can file an appeal against the award in the High Court after obtaining leave of the court. 8. In an appeal by the person having an interest in land seeking enhancement of the amount of compensation awarded by the reference court the local authority, should be impleaded as a party and is entitled to be served notice of the said appeal. This would apply to an appeal in the High Court as well as in this Court. 9. Since a company for whom land is being acquired has the same right as a local authority under Section 50(2), whatever has been said with regard to a local authority would apply to a company too. 10. The matters which stand finally concluded will, however, not be reopened. 14.19 Admittedly, barring few cases as that of the one referred to at paragraph 9.7 above where Managing Director of the KBJNL has been made party and also the cases namely W.P.No.201909/2025, W.P.No.201879/2025, W.P.No.201884/2025 and W.P.No.201897/2025 - 185 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS whereby the Executive Engineer of KBJNL has been arrayed as a party, in none of the other matters KBJNL has been made a party either in the proceedings before the SLAO or reference Court. 14.20 Arraying of Executive Engineer of KBJNL as party to the proceedings in reference Court, as rightly contended by learned Senior counsel for the KBJNL would not meet the requirement of law inasmuch as KBJNL being a Corporate body incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act, has to be made a party to the proceedings in compliance with order XXIX of the Code of Civil Procedure. That apart Executive Engineer of the KBJNL being its employee can neither be considered as its secretary nor its director nor its principal officer. Therefore, mere making the Executive Engineer of KBJNL as a party cannot be a ground to contend that the requirement of impleading KBJNL has been complied with. 14.21 In the statement of objections filed in W.P.No.201909/2025, it is contended that the KBJNL has been incorporated for the convenience of the State in respect of execution and maintenance of irrigation works of the State. The original structure of the department of irrigation, - 186 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Government of Karnataka could make it clear that KBJNL is a part of the State. A copy of the organization chart of the department of water resources is also enclosed as Annexure-R1 and R2 to contend that the KBJNL and the Government are one and the same. This contention and the argument cannot be countenanced in the light of the fact that the KBJNL is a body corporate incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act having its own perpetual existence. Merely because some of the persons/ officers/authorities of water resource department also have part to play in the KBJNL, the same would not make KBJNL and the State as one and the same. This aspect of the matter has been dealt with by the Apex Court in the case of U.P. Awas Evam Vikas (supra) and Neyvely Lignite9s case (supra). 14.22 The other submission made by learned counsel for the respondent-landowners is that the law laid down by the Apex Court, providing for beneficiary to be the necessary party requiring an opportunity to participate in the process of determination was in the light of provisions contained under Sections 3, and 50(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and that there is no - 187 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS reference to the provisions of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and that acquisition of lands in the present cases are made under the provisions of RFCTLARR Act, 2013. That there are no statutory rights created in favour of the beneficiary under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. 14.23 The aforesaid contention also cannot be accepted for the reason that scheme of RFCTLARR Act, 2013, has indeed given broader meaning of the definition; 8person interested9. It encompasses more stakeholders such as affected families, land owners, marginal farmers, displaced families, companies, local authorities, land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement authority with specific roles as contemplated under various provisions of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 including those who fund the acquisition, indicating that a comprehensive framework with all the stakeholders being parties including those bearing costs are made integral part of the process, to ensure fairness and transparency. 14.24 On a query by this Court, it is informed by the counsel for the parties that there are approximately about 8000 cases pending before the various reference Courts pertaining to the - 188 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS acquisition made for UKP-III. This is in addition to about 6000 cases which are already disposed of. In other words, stakes of KBJNL are yet to be determined in substantial number of cases. 14.25 Though it is also vehemently contended by learned counsel for the respondents/landowners that in some of the cases award amount has been paid and satisfied and in some of the cases it has been opined that the cases are 8not fit for preferring appeal9 and in some of the cases have already been dismissed, they may fall under the category of `concluded cases' as held by the Apex Court in U.P. Awas Evam Vikas (supra) at para 24.10 as 8the matters which stand finally concluded will, however not be reopened.9 14.26 As regards, the cases in which KBJNL is not a party and which are pending before the reference Court, it cannot be said that presence of the KBJNL would not make a difference as found in LAC Nos.97/2020, 1486/2022, 148/2021, 1465/2022, 1106/2020, 1462/2020 and 2145/2020. This is for the reason that even in those cases where KBJNL was a party, though evidence is not led the appreciation of evidence may or may not be proper. KBJNL may raise such grounds as available - 189 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS under law. Merely because, no evidence was led by KBJNL in the said cases cannot be the yardstick not to make KBJNL as a party in the other proceedings. 14.27 Since the Division Bench of this Court in its order dated 21.11.2019 passed in W.P.No.101473/2018 and W.P.Nos.103582- 103585/2018 as already extracted above has quashed the judgment and award passed by the reference Court and remitted the matter to the reference Court to implead KBJNL, who is the petitioner therein and to decide the proceedings afresh in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of production of certified copy of the order, with liberty to KBJNL to raise objections with regard to the legality of the award before the reference Court keeping open all the contentions, this Court is of the considered view that relegating the KBJNL to join State Government in the appeal filed by it pending consideration before this Court would neither serve the purpose nor would meet the intended requirement of contesting the claim for enhancement of compensation by adducing - 190 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS evidence and rebutting the evidence produced by the land owners. Regarding point No.3: 15. There cannot be any dispute of the fact that KBJNL is in existence since the year 1994. It is not an entity which has come into existence post acquisition. Records reveal that cost of acquisition, payment and disbursement of compensation is to be by and through KBJNL. State at the most can only be a formal party. A balance needs to be maintained between the public exchequer and the right of the landowners under Article 300A of the Constitution of India. Therefore, this Court is of the considered view, as already held KBJNL apart from being beneficiary and necessary party also deserves an opportunity to participate in the process of determination of compensation. 15.1 As regards the question of limitation, unless it is specifically pointed out regarding KBJNL having knowledge of pending proceedings yet not taking any action in safeguarding its interest, a general and omnibus statement that the claim of KBJNL suffers from delay and laches cannot be countenanced. 15.2 Having thus held, the other question that requires consideration is whether KBJNL needs to - 191 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS be put on terms in the event of these writ petitions being allowed setting aside the impugned orders and remitting the matter as sought for and if so, the basis for such terms. 15.3 There cannot be any dispute that land owners whose lands have been acquired have to be necessarily compensated in accordance with the provisions of RFCTLARR Act, 2013. Simultaneously KBJNL under the garb of quashing of impugned orders and remittance of matters for fresh consideration cannot seek itself to be exempted from any statutory liability. The dispute is only with regard to determination and payment of compensation. This Court cannot be oblivious of the fact that quashing of impugned orders and remittance of matters as sought for will have its implication in further delaying the rightful compensation payable to the respondents/land owners. 15.4 Necessary in this regard to note that this Court had suggested KBJNL, State and respondents-land owners to explore the possibility of amicable resolution of the matter through mediation. Though efforts were made, the same did not materialize. The learned Additional - 192 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS Advocate General, in response to the mediation process had furnished the Government proceedings and the order dated 09.10.2025 which was apparently passed taking into consideration of the nature of acquisition and reasonable compensation to be paid in the event of matters being settled through Lokadalat or Mediation. Relevant portion of the order is extracted hereunder: 17. ¾¬ ­ÎÝ ¬¼¾½¼Í Îμ ­Î¾Ý¬ ¾AiÉÄÝ-2013 ¼Î¯ "Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority" gÀa¸À®Ä ¥Àæ¸ÁÛ¦¹gÀÄvÁÛgÉ. ®¾½Î¯¬ ¾!¿¬Í# $ξ$¿&¾' ®()Ý*, + ο'¬,Î -.ÎÝ)*.Î. ¼¾/¼® -.Îݾ ¼1Î: ¼2 93 Î345 2025, ¨ÉAUÀ¼ÀÆgÀÄ, ¢£ÁAPÀ: 09.10.2025 $Ï7¾8 9ݾ:­ ;ÝÎ ½¬-III ¼ ¬Í7¾>¬Î: ¼¬*®,Î ­Î¾Ý¬ ®@A, B®C®® DEÝ®F/ ®¼!¿G ¾!Î ¼¬*® 2H#¬¼ ¾¬Î¾¬I$ ®¬Í -­K,¾¬I$ L¿¯!KMÎ + ο'¬,Î ¬ÍNݮΠHÝO.Î. m. -¾®PQ R¾¾¯® SH#Ý(¬ 75,563 4$TÎ ®Í¿G!UÎV¾!ͽ ­ÎWM¾' RL519.60 WÝ. H® RL524.256 WÝ ½TÎMÎ B.ÎÝ ½¬® B®C®® ®¼ ­&¾ ­Î Y(ÝZ ®Í1¾¬¼ ­Î¾Ý¬ ¾­¾Í; m. $Ï7¾8 9ݾ:­ ;ÝÎ ½¬-III ;ÝÎMÎ !¬L¼Í½ ®Í¿G!UÎ WÝ¬Í ®¬Í ¾¾ÍªÉ WݬÍ!¿¬Í# ¾Ý¬®O*Îο\¾Í H!Z¥ÀO*® B®C®® LwÃ¥ÀÄð zÀgÀUÀ¼ÀÄ (Consent Award rates): a) ®Í¿G!UÎ WݬÍ!¿ ­Î¾Iݬ,ÎM¾': YÍ] (B¯) ­ÎWMÎ (Dry Land) - ¼Î.30.00 ¾_ ®E 4$TÎ. vÀj d«ÄäUÉ (Wet Land) - ¼Î. 40.00 ¾_ ®E 4$TÎ. b) ¾¾Í&Î WݬÍ!¿ ­Î¾Ý¬,ÎM¾' YÍ] (B¯) ­ÎWMÎ (Dry Land) - ¼Î.25.00 ¾_ ®E 4$TÎ. - 193 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS vÀj d«ÄäUÉ (Wet Land) - ¼Î.30.00 ¾_ ®E 4$TÎ. III. $Ï7¾8 9ݾ:­ ;ÝÎ ½¬-1 ;ÝÎMÎ !¬L¼Í½ ®Í¿G!UÎ Îήͽ ®¬Í 2¬¼ WݬÍ!¿¬Í# ¾Ý¬®O*Îο\¾Í Îݼ Y(ÝZ / B®C® ®¼ (Direct Purchase/Consent Award) ªÀÄÆ®PÀ ¨sÀÆ ¥ÀjºÁgÀªÀ£ÀÄß ¥ÁªÀw¸À®Ä d®¼®¬ÎI¾ 2R¾1Î ¾!/¼Î`/H¯¾½K!¿¬Í# ¼Îa¼Í½F®Í; ®¬Í + $Í(,¾' ¾¼®¬ÎI¾ 2R¾1Î $.¾¯ 2R¾1Î;ZMÎ ¼¾RÎÎÝ`* ®,ÎÝ$ -.Îݾ½¬Í# ÎμO¼Í½F®Í; IV. RÎÎÝ$ .¾¾b ®¬Í Mediation ®Î¾$ ¾V¾¾¯® ®$¼¯!¿ 2¬­/¾:' ¾V¾¾¯® ®(c¾®¾(V¾' $®½S¼¾Í -¯Í$¼Í, ­Î¾Ý¬, ®¬Í ®F&®F d¾!¾ÎÎÝmÉ ¾!Î T¾ ¾¬Î¬Í ¬­ $® ½S¼Í½F®Í; V. ­Î¾Ý¬ ®@A¯ LL¯ ½¬!¿¼Í½ ­Î¾Ý¬ ®@A¯¬Í# Îμ ­Î¾Ý¬ ¾Af 2013 ¼ Î_5 23(A) ®¬Í 30(A) O¯ ¼Î$&¾' Consent Award/Voluntary Award ®Î¾$ ÎÞMÎο\¾Í -¯Í$¼Í, ­Î¾Ý¬, ®¬Í ®F ®¬Í ®F d¾!¾ÎÎÝmɼ½¼Í $® ½S¼Í½F®Í; 15.5 Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the matter, this Court deems it appropriate that the Consent Award rates as mentioned in the Government Order 09.10.2025 extracted above, be taken as tentative compensation amount only for the purpose of putting KBJNL on terms while accepting its plea for quashing of the impugned awards and remittance with direction to implead KBJNL as party/respondent for fresh consideration. - 194 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS 16. For the aforesaid reasons and analysis the points raised is answered in the affirmative. Accordingly, following : ORDER (i) Writ petitions are allowed; (ii) Impugned orders passed by the reference Court are quashed; (iii) Matters are remitted to the reference Court with a direction to implead petitioner3KBJNL as a party/respondent; (iv) Petitioner 3 KBJNL is at liberty to file statement of objection; since claimants/land owners have already led in their evidence, petitioner 3 KBJNL is at liberty to cross-examine the claimants/land owners witnesses and is also at liberty to lead its evidence, if any; (v) The above remand and liberty as reserved is subject to petitioner-KBJNL depositing towards tentative compensation a sum of Rs.30,00,000/- per acre of dry land and Rs.40,00,000/- per acre of wet land in the case of submerged land; and Rs.25,00,000/- per - 195 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS acre of dry land and Rs.30,00,000/- per acre of wet land in the cases where the land is acquired for canal. This is based on the order bearing No.d¸ÀAE 93 PÉ©J£ï 2025, ¨ÉAUÀ¼ÀÆgÀÄ dated 09.10.2025 passed by the Karnataka State Government; (vi) Petitioner - KBJNL shall deposit the amount as above within three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order; (vii) Out of the tentative compensation amount directed to be deposited as above, 50% shall be released in favour of claimants/land owners whose lands have been acquired towards submerging and for canal as the case may be subject to establishing their identity. The remaining 50% shall be paid/released, or adjusted/set off against the final award amount to be determined and arrived at in accordance with law; (viii) Subject to compliance of the above, the reference Court shall dispose of the matters within an outer limit of one year from the date of deposit of tentative compensation amount by petitioner 3 KBJNL as directed above; - 196 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC-K:7924 WP No. 201896 of 2025 C/W WP No. 201854 of 2025 WP No. 201855 of 2025 AND 64 OTHERS (ix) It is made clear in the event of petitioner-KBJNL not depositing the amount towards tentative compensation as above, the impugned reference orders shall stand revived; (x) This order shall not apply to the cases where the compensation is already paid, satisfied and closed; (xi) 50% of the amount to be deposited before the reference Court shall be kept in the interest accruing account. Sd/- (M.G.S.KAMAL) JUDGE SN/List No.: 1 Sl No.: 10