- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010222072026 NC: 2026:KHC:50600 WP No. 10019 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH WRIT PETITION NO.10019 OF 2026 (KLR-RES) BETWEEN: 1. C. NINGAPPA S/O LATE CHIKKAIAH, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, R/AT ANKANATHAPURA VILLAGE, AATHAGURU HOBLI, MADDUR TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 429. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. SHABBIR S., ADVOCATE FOR SRI. SATHISHA K.B., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, VIKAS SOUDHA, BENGALURU-560001. 2. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MANDYA DISTRICT MANDYA. 3. SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER Digitally signed by CHAYA S A Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010222072026 NC: 2026:KHC:50600 WP No. 10019 of 2026 OFFICE OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MANDYA DISTRICT MANDYA. 4. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS MANDYA DISTRICT MANDYA. 5. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, MANDYA DIVISION, MANDYA DISTRICT. 6. TAHASILDAR MADDUR TALUK MADDUR. 7. THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, MADDUR SUB-DIVISION, MANDYA DISTRICT - 571 428. 8. ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS MADDUR TALUK MADDUR. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. ADITYA DIWAKARA, AGA ) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION DATED 12.11.24 VIDE ANNEXURE-R TO THE RESPONDENTS NO.3 TO 5 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010222072026 NC: 2026:KHC:50600 WP No. 10019 of 2026 REGARDING USE OF THE PETITIONERS LAND FOR FORMATION OF ROAD. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH ORAL ORDER The learned Additional Government Advocate accepts notice for the respondents. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The grievance of the petitioner in this writ petition is with regard to the consideration of the representation dated 12.11.2024, produced at Annexure-R to the writ petition, by respondent Nos. 3 and 5. 4. It is forthcoming from the representation that the land in question, belonging to the petitioner, - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010222072026 NC: 2026:KHC:50600 WP No. 10019 of 2026 has been utilized for the formation of a road. Therefore, respondent Nos. 3 and 5 are directed to consider the representation produced at Annexure-R, in accordance with law, and take an appropriate decision thereon within an outer limit of six months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. Sd/- (E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE SB List No.: 1 Sl No.: 16