{"id":6159,"date":"2025-11-03T21:52:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=6159"},"modified":"2025-11-03T21:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:28:11","slug":"karnataka-high-court-orders-transfer-of-khanapur-tahsildar-for-ignoring-land-survey-directive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=6159","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka High Court Orders Transfer of Khanapur Tahsildar for Ignoring Land Survey Directive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Karnataka High Court Orders Immediate Transfer of Khanapur Tahsildar Over Non-Compliance in Land Survey Case<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Court Pulls Up Officials for Delays<\/h3>\n

In a sharp rebuke to the administrative machinery, the High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad has ordered the immediate transfer of the Tahsildar of Khanapur, Sri Dundappa, after he failed to comply with a judicial directive issued more than a year ago. The directive was to conduct a land survey based on a 2007 application filed by petitioner Munirahmed Abdulrashid Bagalkoti, which had been linked to Writ Petition No. 114086\/2019.<\/p>\n

The High Court, comprising Justice S.G. Pandit and Justice Geetha K.B., expressed strong displeasure over what it deemed a deliberate evasion of its order, warning of contempt proceedings.<\/p>\n

Background: A 17-Year Wait<\/h3>\n

At the heart of the case is a petition filed by Bagalkoti seeking a survey of 2 acres and 20 guntas of land in Sy.No.108 of Khanapur. The court had earlier quashed an impugned communication by the Tahsildar in August 2024 and clearly directed the survey to be completed within eight weeks. However, the repeated inaction by the Tahsildar despite multiple extensions compelled the petitioner to move a contempt petition in June 2025.<\/p>\n

Advocate Anwar Ali, who represented the petitioner, described the delays as \u201cunacceptable and disrespectful to the judiciary.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cJustice delayed is justice denied. The administration cannot hide behind excuses when a court of law has issued a clear directive,\u201d said Advocate Anwar Ali, Karnataka High Court.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tahsildar\u2019s Excuses Rejected<\/h3>\n

The court noted that the Tahsildar\u2019s assertions\u2014that land records were incomplete, that forest department approval was needed, or that other officials were responsible\u2014were baseless. Particularly, the court dismissed the claim that the land fell within 174 acres of forest area, observing that the petitioner\u2019s land was clearly demarcated and not classified as protected forest.<\/p>\n

In a firm order, the court directed the Secretary of the Revenue Department to transfer the Tahsildar out of Khanapur Taluk immediately and appoint another official capable of complying with the court\u2019s ruling.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe rule of law must prevail. When officials ignore court orders, it is a violation not just of procedure, but of public trust,\u201d added Advocate Anwar Ali.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fresh Deadlines Issued<\/h3>\n

The court has now granted a four-week deadline for the Assistant Director of Land Records, Supriya Mumbai, to carry out the survey. Subsequently, the new Tahsildar will have ten days to comply with the rest of the mandate. The matter will next be heard on 10 December 2025, with the court directing the outgoing Tahsildar to appear in person for possible charges.<\/p>\n

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A Reminder of Accountability<\/h3>\n

This case stands as a reminder of the accountability expected from government officials and the courts\u2019 power to uphold public interest. As the petitioner continues his 17-year legal battle for what should have been a straightforward land survey, the High Court\u2019s intervention reflects its commitment to justice and administrative discipline.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople seek justice from the courts when other routes fail,\u201d said Advocate Ali. \u201cIt is our duty to ensure that justice is not only delivered but also seen to be delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reconstituted team of land officials now has one last chance to correct the violations and restore faith in the system.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJustice delayed is justice denied. The administration cannot hide behind excuses when a court has issued a clear directive.\u201d<\/strong>
\u2014 Adv. Anwar Ali, Karnataka High Court<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe rule of law must prevail. When officials ignore court orders, it is a violation not just of procedure, but of public trust.\u201d<\/strong>
\u2014 Adv. Anwar Ali, Karnataka High Court<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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