Case Note & Summary
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru heard a batch of writ petitions filed by various landowners against the State of Karnataka, the Mysore Urban Development Authority, and the Bangalore Development Authority. The petitioners challenged land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Karnataka Urban Development Authorities Act and the Bangalore Development Authority Act. They sought declarations that the acquisitions had lapsed by operation of Section 24 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The prayers included quashing of notifications and awards, and in some cases, issuance of no-objection certificates. The matters were consolidated and argued by senior advocates representing the petitioners and the respondents, including the Advocate General. The court's judgment was delivered on 10 March 2016 by Justice Anand Byrareddy. However, the provided text does not contain the court's reasoning or final decision.
Issue of Consideration
Whether land acquisition proceedings have lapsed by virtue of Section 24 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
