- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010685602026 NC: 2026:KHC:55581 WP No. 31284 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH WRIT PETITION NO.31284 OF 2026 (KLR-RES) BETWEEN: 1. SRI GOPAL S M S/O MUNIYAPPA, AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO.1567/56/3E, HULIMAVU MAIN ROAD, HULIMAVU, BENGALURU - 560 076. PETITIONER (BY SRI. C. JAGADISH, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS ADDL. CHIEF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, M.S. BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001. 2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, KOLAR DISTRICT, KOLAR- 563101. Digitally signed by CHAYA S A Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010685602026 NC: 2026:KHC:55581 WP No. 31284 of 2026 3. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, KOLAR SUB-DIVISION, KOLAR- 563101. 4. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS, KOLAR DISTRICT, KOLAR -563101. 5. THE TAHSILDAR, SRINIVASAPURA TALUK, KOLAR DISTRICT-563135. 6. THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS, SRINIVASAPURA TALUK, KOLAR DISTRICT-563135. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. SHARADA H.V., AGA ) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS NO. 2 TO CAUSE A NOTICE TO THE PETITIONER IN PURSUANCE OF THE LETTER DATED 15/09/2026 VIDE NO.RD96 LGK 2026 ADDRESSED BY THE RESPONDENT NO.1 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE F, AND TO PERMIT THE PETITIONER TO SUBMIT DETAILED REPLY STATEMENT ALONG WITH THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT IN SUPPORT OF HIS CLAIM. IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE; AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010685602026 NC: 2026:KHC:55581 WP No. 31284 of 2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH ORAL ORDER 1. In this Writ Petition, petitioner is assailing the letter dated 15.09.2026 bearing No.RD96 LGK 2026 (Annexure-F), addressed by respondent No.1 to respondent No.2. 2. Having heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties, on careful examination of the averments in the Writ Petition and the impugned letter dated 15.09.2026(Annexure- F), I am of the view that, as the petitioner is claiming right over the property in question and therefore, any decision that may be taken by respondent No.2 based on the letter dated 15.09.2026 (Annexure-F) has to be made only after hearing the petitioner and opportunity of hearing has to be extended to the petitioner before taking any action in respect of the subject land. 3. It is open for the petitioner to furnish relevant documents in respect of the subject land to respondent No.2 within two weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010685602026 NC: 2026:KHC:55581 WP No. 31284 of 2026 4. Till consideration of the documents that may be filed by the petitioner, the respondent-authorities are directed not to take any coercive steps against the petitioner, in respect of the subject land. 5. With the above observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. SD/- (E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE sac List No.: 2 Sl No.: 1