PIL seeks action against erring Karnataka officials

The PIL sought directions for prescribing punishments to officials and engineers of municipal corporations across state responsible for unauthorised constructions and encroachments.
Karnataka High Court (File | EPS)
Karnataka High Court (File | EPS)

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday sought the state government’s response on a PIL seeking directions for prescribing punishments to officials and engineers of municipal corporations across state responsible for unauthorised constructions and encroachments.

The petition sought punishment under Section 321-B of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, for officials and engineers of municipal corporations across Karnataka, including Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). 

A division bench of Chief Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice S Sujatha sought a response from the state after hearing a petition filed by city based advocate S Umapathi. Further hearing will be held on November 28.

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