- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC:40146 WP No. 21109 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K.S. HEMALEKHA WRIT PETITION NO.21109 OF 2025 (LA-KIADB) BETWEEN: SRI MAHADEVA S/O LATE MANTEGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, TANDAVAPURA VILLAGE, CHIKKAIAHNACHATRA HOBLI, NANJANGUDU TALUK, MYSURU-571302. …PETITIONER (BY SRI P.D. SURANA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT, 1ST FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA, BENGALURU-560001. 2. KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NO.49, 4TH AND 5TH FLOOR, EAST WING KHANIJA BHAVAN, RACE COURSE ROAD, BENGALURU-560001. 3. SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD, MYSURU ZONE, KRS ROAD, METAGAHALLI, MYSURU-570016. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI HARISHA A.S., AGA FOR R-1; SRI C. RAMAKRISHNA, ADVOCATE FOR R-2 & R-3) Digitally signed by MAHALAKSHMI B M Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC:40146 WP No. 21109 of 2025 THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DIRECT THE 3RD RESPONDENT TO RELEASE THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT TO THE PETITIONER FORTHWITH IN RESPECT OF HIS LAND IN SY.NO.51 OF THANDAVAPURA VILLAGE, CHIKKAYANACHATRA HOBLI, NANJANGUD TALUK WHICH IS ACQUIRED BY THE RESPONDENTS MEASURING 01 ACRE 10 GUNTAS, AND GRANT SUCH OTHER RELIEF OR RELIEFS AS THIS HON’BLE COURT DEEMS FIT UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE. THIS PETITION COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’ GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K.S. HEMALEKHA ORAL ORDER The petitioner has approached this Court in this writ petition seeking writ of mandamus directing respondent No.3 to release the compensation amount to the petitioner in respect of land in Sy.No.51 of Thandavapura Village, Chikkayanachatra Hobli, Nanjangud Taluk, which has been acquired by the respondents, measuring 1 acre 10 guntas for industrial purposes. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate for respondent No.1 and learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 3. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC:40146 WP No. 21109 of 2025 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has submitted a representation before respondent No.3 on 12.06.2025 as per Annexure-G seeking release of the compensation amount in respect of the acquired property. It is submitted that all the relevant documents including proof of ownership, have been furnished along with the representation. It is further contended that despite the submission of all required records, the authorities have not taken any steps to process the claim or disburse the compensation, thereby causing undue hardship to the petitioner, compelling the petitioner to approach this Court. 4. Per contra, learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 3 submits that the petitioner’s representation at Annexure-G will be duly considered, provided that the petitioner furnishes all the necessary documents, including the family genealogy and proof of entitlement, to verify the claim. It is submitted that if a reasonable time is - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC:40146 WP No. 21109 of 2025 granted, the authorities will consider the petitioner’s representation and take decision in accordance with law. 5. The submission is taken on record. 6. The only grievance of the petitioner is that despite submitting representation supported by documents, no action has been initiated by authorities to release the compensation, the grievance would be redressed, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents. In view of the same, this Court pass the following: ORDER i. The writ petition is allowed. ii. Respondent No.3 is directed to consider the petitioner’s representation at Annexure-G dated 12.06.2025 and to pass appropriate orders within an outer limit of two months from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order, in accordance with law. - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2025:KHC:40146 WP No. 21109 of 2025 iii. The petitioner is at liberty to furnish all necessary documents, family genealogy or any other records required to establish his entitlement for compensation. Upon receipt of such documents, the respondents shall verify the same and take necessary action for release of compensation, in accordance with law. Sd/- _____________________ JUSTICE K.S. HEMALEKHA AT List No.: 1 Sl No.: 25