WP NO. 8542/2026 (LB - RES) Connected Cases: WP NO. 8839/2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU [SRI. RAMESH AND OTHERS VS. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS] 19.06.2026 (VIDEO CONFERENCING / PHYSICAL HEARING) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B M SHYAM PRASAD ORAL ORDER There is a request for adjournment on behalf of Mr.Kashinath J.D., the learned counsel for the petitioner, with Mrs.Prathima Honnapur, the learned Additional Advocate General, stating that the petitioners cannot take exception with the panchayath providing for reservation of certain marginalized sections or ask for deference of auction until the State Government comes out with a policy seeking leave to elaborate on this aspect. The learned Additional Advocate General also submits that the petitioners cannot rely upon the guidelines notified for the municipalities to assert a right of refusal where the auction is by the Grama Panchayat. Digitally signed by VANAMALA N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - WP NO. 8542/2026 (LB - RES) Connected Cases: WP NO. 8839/2026 These submissions are also taken on record with leave to elaborate and the office is directed to re-list these petitions on 03.07.2026. The interim order granted earlier is extended to be in force till the next date of hearing. (B M SHYAM PRASAD) JUDGE SA List No.: 3 Sl No.: 13