- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010581862026 NC: 2026:KHC:45590 WP No. 26341 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 24TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. NATARAJ WRIT PETITION NO. 26341 OF 2026 (LA-BDA) BETWEEN: N. RAJESHWARI AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, W/O T. VASU, R/AT NO.59, CLASSIC ORCHARDS, 2ND PHASE, BEHIND MEENAKSHI TEMPLE, BANNERGHATTA ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 076. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. SURESH K, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP. BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA BENGALURU - 560 001. 2. THE BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REP. BY ITS COMMISSIONER T.CHOWADAIAH ROAD, KUMARA KRUPA WEST, BENGALURU - 560 020. 3. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER Digitally signed by HEMALATHA J Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010581862026 NC: 2026:KHC:45590 WP No. 26341 of 2026 BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, T. CHOWADAIAH ROAD, KUMARA KRUPA WEST, BENGALURU - 560 020. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. ADITYA DIWAKAR, AGA FOR R1; SRI. B.S. KARTHIKEYAN, ADVOCATE FOR R2 AND R3) THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE 2ND AND 3RD RESPONDENT TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION VIDE ANNEXURE-A AND B DATED 20.07.2026 AND 17.08.2026 TO REGULARISE AND ALLOT SITE MEASURING 2000 SQ. FEET IN SY NO. 61/2 OF KEMBATHALLI VILLAGE, UTTARAHALLI HOBLI, BENGALURU SOUTH TALUK, NOW THE SITE NO. 491 AND 458 FOR AN EXTENT OF 2000 SQ. FEET IN ANJANAPURA FURTHER EXTENSION IN FAVOUR OF PETITIONER. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. NATARAJ ORAL ORDER The petitioner sought for writ in the nature of mandamus to direct respondents No.2 and 3 to consider the representations dated 20.07.2026 and 17.08.2026 (Annexure-A and B) and regularise a site measuring 2,000 square feet in - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010581862026 NC: 2026:KHC:45590 WP No. 26341 of 2026 Sy.No.61/2 of Kembathalli Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk, which is part of Anjanapura further extension. 2. The petitioner contends that out of 3 acres 2 guntas in Sy.No.61/2 of Kembathalli Village, an extent of 2 acres was notified by respondent No.1 for formation of further extension of Anjanapura layout vide final notification dated 07.02.2002. The remaining extent of 1 acre 2 guntas was not notified. The owner of the land in Sy.No.61/2 alienated 9 guntas of land in favour of one Smt. Rathnamma and Venugopal in terms of sale dated 02.08.2004 and consequently, the names of Rathnamma and Venugopal were entered in the revenue records in respect of 9 guntas. Out of 9 guntas, Smt. Rathnamma and Venugopal sold Site No.1, measuring 2,000 square feet, in favour of the petitioner vide sale deed dated 08.06.2011. The petitioner claims that she has enclosed the aforesaid property by a compound and availed electricity and water connection. She contends that respondent No.2 without following the due process of law and without acquiring the remaining 1 acre 2 guntas in Sy.No.61/2, had formed site Nos.491 and 458 in the site purchased by the petitioner. The petitioner, therefore, - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010581862026 NC: 2026:KHC:45590 WP No. 26341 of 2026 submitted two representations requesting the respondents to regularise the purchase of Site No.1 in Sy.No.61/2 of Kembathalli Village and submits that the said representations were not considered and therefore seeks for a direction. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner reiterated the aforesaid submissions and contended that 9 guntas of land where Site No.1 was conveyed to the petitioner was not acquired and therefore the respondents are bound to regularise the purchase of Site No.1 in Sy.No.61/2 Kembathalli Village by considering her representations dated 20.07.2026 and 17.08.2026. 4. Learned counsel for the respondents, after securing instructions, submitted that a spot inspection of the land purchased by the petitioner would be conducted and thereafter, if the petitioner is entitled for regularisation, the same would be considered in accordance with Section 38(D) of the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976. 5. In view of the aforesaid submission, this Court passes the following: - 5 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010581862026 NC: 2026:KHC:45590 WP No. 26341 of 2026 ORDER i. The writ petition is disposed of; ii. Respondents No.2 and 3 are directed to consider the representations dated 20.07.2026 and 17.08.2026. If need arises, the respondents shall conduct an inspection to find out whether the site purchased by the petitioner lies within 1 acre 2 guntas that was excluded from acquisition in Sy.No.61/2 of Kembathalli Village. iii. If there are any constructions put up on the site purchased by the petitioner and if the petitioner qualifies for regularization under Section 38(D) of the Act, it is open for respondents No.2 and 3 to consider the case of the petitioner in accordance with Section 38(D) of the Act. iv. This exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Sd/- (R. NATARAJ) JUDGE HDK List No.: 1 Sl No.: 38