- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2696 WP No. 29015 of 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO.29015 OF 2023 (GM-R/C) BETWEEN: 1. YUVAKA SANGHA (R) REP. BY ITS GENERAL SECRETARY SRI NAGARAJA REDDY NO.143, GANDHI BAZAAR BASAVANAGUDI BENGALURU-560 004. …PETITIONER (BY SRI R.B. SADASHIVAPPA, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA REP. BY ITS SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT VIKASA SOUDHA BENGALURU-560 001. 2. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER SRI KARANJI ANJANEYA SWAMY TEMPLE AND HINDU RELIGIOUIS INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT BASAVANAGUDI BENGALURU-560 004. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. B.P. RADHA, AGA., FOR R.1; SMT. ANITHA H.R., ADVOCATE FOR R.2) Digitally signed by GEETHA P G Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2696 WP No. 29015 of 2023 THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENT NO.2 TO EXECUTE REGISTERED LEASE DEED IN FAVOUR OF THE PETITIONER AS PER THE GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. COME E 67 MU A B 2013 DATED 08.06.2021 VIDE ANNEXURE-B ORDER PASSED BY THE RESPONDENT NO.1., ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL ORAL ORDER This Court on 12.01.2026 had passed the following order:- "This petition is filed by the petitioner seeking issuance of mandamus to the respondents to execute or extend term of lease for a period of 30 years in respect of the premises admittedly belonging to Sri Karanji Anjaneya Swamy Temple and Hindu Religious Institution. The Petitioner is basing his relief on a purported Government Order dated 08.06.2021 produced at annexure- B. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2696 WP No. 29015 of 2023 2. The learned counsel for respondent No.2 on the other hand, submit that, respondent no. 1 Government has no authority under the provisions of Rules 30 of Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Rules, 2002, which mandates, granting of lease of the property belonging to notified institutions, only by way of public auction. She also points out to a letter dated 24.06.2023 issued by the Commissioner, Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Bengaluru, addressed to the Secretary, Government of Karnataka, Department of Revenue, seeking to withdraw the earlier order. 3. On a query by this Court, learned Additional Government Advocate submits that the order produced at Annexure-B to the writ petition has been passed by the Government. However, she submits that she will seek necessary instructions with regard to status of the matter subsequent to issuance of a letter at Annexure -R2." 2. Today, learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for respondent No.1 submits that in the light of the communication issued by the Commissioner, Religious Endowment Department, Bengaluru dated 24.06.2023 as per Annexure-R2, the matter will be reconsidered and appropriate orders will be passed in accordance with law. 3. Sri.R.B.Sadashivappa, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner on the other hand submits that Annexure-'B' - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2696 WP No. 29015 of 2023 is dated 08.06.2021, in terms of which the Under Secretary to the Revenue Department had recommended for execution of the lease deed for a period of 30 years and that the same has remained unchallenged till date. Therefore, the question of reconsidering the same would not arise. However, in the light of subsequent communication at Annexure-R2, he fairly submits that respondent-Authorities be directed to reconsider the matter by giving an opportunity to the petitioner in this regard. 4. Submission is taken on record. 5. The writ petition is disposed of. The Under Secretary, Department of Revenue (Muzrai) is directed to pass appropriate orders, taking into consideration the order dated 08.06.2021 produced at Annexure-'B' as well as the communication dated 24.06.2023 produced at Annexure-'R2'. 6. Respondent No.1 shall also give an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner before passing such order. Such order shall be passed within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:2696 WP No. 29015 of 2023 7. It is made clear that no precipitative action shall be taken against the petitioner till disposal of the matter, as directed above. Sd/- (M.G.S. KAMAL) JUDGE VMB List No.: 1 Sl No.: 5