High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Shopkeepers' Appeals, Upholds Eviction Proceedings under Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The Court held that the Municipal Council could proceed with eviction under the Act after lease expiry, as no vested right of renewal existed, and the later State Circular mandating public auction for granting fresh leases was valid.
13 Jun 2017The dispute arose from writ appeals filed by shopkeepers occupying municipal council shops in Mudhol, Karnataka, whose leases had expired. The appella...




