- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30209-DB WP No. 6676 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA AND THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VENKATESH NAIK T WRIT PETITION NO. 6676 OF 2026 (LA-BDA) BETWEEN: 1. SRI SELVA KUMAR F, S/O FRANCIS, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, #7, NEAR JOHSON SCHOOL, NARASIMHAIAH COLONY, LOTTEGOLLAHALLI, R.M.V EXTENSION, 2ND STAGE, BENGALURU-560094. 2. SRI F. ARPUTHA RAJ, AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS, S/O FRANCIS, R/AT NO 65, RAILWAY COLONY, SANJAY NAGAR, R.M.V EXTENSION, BENGALLURU-560094. …PETITIONERS (BY SMT. ARCHANA MURTHY, ADVOCATE) Digitally signed by SANJEEVINI J KARISHETTY Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30209-DB WP No. 6676 of 2026 AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REP. BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, URBAN DEVELOPMENT SEPARTMENT, VIKAS SOUDHA, BENGALURU-560001. 2. THE BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REP BY ITS COMMISSIONER, T. CHOWDAIAH ROAD, BENGALURU-560020. 3. THE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, T.CHOWDAIAH ROAD, KUMARA PARK WEST, BENGALURU-560020. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. HEMALATHA.V, AGA FOR R-1; SRI SHIVAPRASAD M SHANTANAGOUDAR, ADVOCATE FOR R2 & R3 - BDA) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION INDIA PRAYING TO WRIT OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE RESPONDENT No. 3 TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER DATED 24.11.2024 VIDE ANNEXURE-E AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN B GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30209-DB WP No. 6676 of 2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VENKATESH NAIK T ORAL ORDER (PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA) Petitioners are before this Court seeking the following prayer: “a. Writ of mandamus directing the Respondent No.3 to consider the Representation of the petitioner dated 24/11/24 vide Annexure – E b. Writ of mandamus directing the Respondent No.3 herein to allot the alternative site to the petitioner in the interest of justice and equity.” 2. Heard Smt. Archana Murthy, learned counsel for petitioners, Smt. Hemalatha V., learned Additional Government Advocate for respondent No.1 and Sri Shivaprasad M. Shantanagoudar, learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 3. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners had constructed a residential house prior to the preliminary notification dated 30.12.2018 and the subject land - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30209-DB WP No. 6676 of 2026 being acquired for the formation of Dr. Shivaram Karanth Layout has submitted a representation for grant of an alternate site. The representation not having met its consideration, has preferred this petition before this Court. 4. Sri Shivaprasad M. Shantanagoudar, learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 3 – Bengaluru Development Authority submits that if reasonable time is granted, the representation of the petitioners would be considered and necessary orders would be passed in accordance with law. 5. In the light of the aforesaid submissions, we deem it appropriate to pass the following: ORDER a. The writ petition stands disposed. b. Respondent Nos.2 and 3 – Bangalore Development Authority to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 24.11.2025, within a period of twelve weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30209-DB WP No. 6676 of 2026 c. Respondent Nos.2 and 3 – Bangalore Development Authority shall also communicate the order that would be passed on the representation, to the petitioner. Ordered accordingly. Sd/- (M.NAGAPRASANNA) JUDGE Sd/- (VENKATESH NAIK T) JUDGE NVJ List No.: 1 Sl No.: 31