- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:4822 CRP No. 203 of 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R DEVDAS CIVIL REVISION PETITION NO. 203 OF 2023 BETWEEN: MR. MANOJ RAJENDRAN S/O MR B RAJENDRA AGED 55 YEARS R/AT VILLA 37, PRESTIGE WOODSIDE AVALAHALLI BANGALORE 560064. (FORMERLY R/AT) : FLAT NO C-02 LEGACY ESTILO APRTMENT OPP BMSIT COLLEGE NEXT TO CRPF, DODDABALLAPUR ROAD BANGALORE. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. H N NARENDRA DEV., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SOUTH BLOCK NEW DELHI 110011 REP BY ITS SECRETARY 2. COMMANDING OFFICER HEAD QUATER TRANING COMMAND (UNIT) AIR FORCE, HEBBAL J C NAGAR POST Digitally signed by JUANITA THEJESWINI Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:4822 CRP No. 203 of 2023 BANGALORE 560006 REP BY GP. CAPT. SATISH KUMAR NAIR …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. CHANDRACHUD A., CGSC) THIS CRP IS FILED UNDER SECTION 18 OF SMALL CAUSE COURT OF CPC., AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND DECREE DATED 06.12.2022 PASSED IN SC NO.823/2018 ON THE FILE OF THE C/C. XIX ADDITIONAL JUDGE, COURT OF SMALL CUSES, BANGALROE AND ETC., THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ADMISSION, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R DEVDAS ORAL ORDER On the previous occasion, the following order was passed by this Court; “Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner who took voluntary retirement was holding the post of Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. Therefore, the learned counsel submits that without causing much embarrassment for the respondent Union of India and for the petitioner himself, the petitioner is willing to pay the amount of Rs.1,42,891/- and close the matter. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:4822 CRP No. 203 of 2023 It is submitted that at the directions of this Court, the petitioner has already deposited a sum of Rs.1,35,750/-and the petitioner is willing to pay the balance and get the matter closed. Learned counsel submits that the chief contention of the petitioner in this Civil Revision Petition is that having regard to the bar contemplated under Section 15(d) & (e)(iv) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, the suit could not be maintained before the Civil Court for recovery of the arrears of rent, if any. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court is of the prima-facie opinion that the respondent - Union of India is required to consider the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner on behalf of the petitioner. If this Court were to go into the merits of the matter, more particularly the maintainability of the suit, then it would be further difficult for the respondents to recover the amount. Re-list this matter on 29.01.2026 to enable the respondents to consider the - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:4822 CRP No. 203 of 2023 submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner and make submissions to close the matter.” 2. Today, learned Central Government Senior Panel Counsel, appearing for the respondent-Union of India has filed a memo enclosing a copy of communication dated 29.01.2026 made by the Commanding Officer (HQ TC(U) to the AFS, Jalahalli, (CADMO) stating that the proposal given by the petitioner for payment of Rs.1,42,891/- may be accepted and disposal of the writ petition accordingly. 3. In view of the above, the Civil Revision Petition stands disposed of, permitting the petitioner to pay ₹a sum of Rs.1,42,891/- to the respondents. The amount already deposited by the petitioner before the Trial Court is permitted to be withdrawn by the respondents. The balance amount will be paid by the petitioner to the below mentioned account of the respondents within a period of two weeks from today; - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:4822 CRP No. 203 of 2023 Name of the Beneficiary: Air Force Public Fund Account Name of the Bank: Canara Bank Branch- HQ TC JC Nagar PO Bangalore Account No.- 04731010000040 IFSC Code –CNRB0010473 MICR-560015324. 4. Needless to observe that, if the balance amount is not paid by the petitioner within a stipulated period, the respondents will have recourse to challenge the same in the manner known to law. Sd/- (R DEVDAS) JUDGE DL CT: JL