High Court of Karnataka Quashes Land Acquisition Officer’s Endorsements Denying Compensation for Phot Kharab Lands, Directs Enquiry Under Rule 21(2) of Karnataka Land Revenue Rules, 1966. The Court held that classification as phot kharab does not automatically vest ownership in the State; the Land Acquisition Officer must ascertain whether the land falls under Rule 21(2)(a) or (b) before deciding compensation.
7 Mar 2023Background: The case involved three writ petitions filed by landowners whose lands were acquired for the Upper Krishna Project, challenging the endors...
