Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued an order restraining the State government from dispossessing HMT Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), of its land in Jalahalli, Bengaluru. The court also directed the company not to fell any trees on the vacant land it currently possesses, except for areas already transferred to third parties. The directive comes amid a land dispute that has been ongoing between the government and the PSU.
The High Court’s intervention follows a petition filed by HMT Ltd., which alleged that the state authorities were attempting to acquire the land without due process. The court emphasized the need to protect the company’s rights and maintain the status quo until a final resolution is reached. The order was issued during a hearing where both parties presented their arguments.
The land in question is located in Jalahalli, a suburb of Bengaluru, and has been a point of contention for several years. The court’s decision highlights the legal complexities surrounding land ownership and the role of public sector entities in urban development. The case is expected to be revisited in the coming weeks as further legal arguments are presented. (thehindu.com)
