Differences Between State And Its Entities Ought To Be Resolved On A Separate Platform, Not In Courts: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has referred the petition moved by Special Agricultural Produce Market Committee, raising a dispute regarding the quantum of compensation to be paid for acquisition of its land for construction of a metro line, to a committee headed by the Chief Secretary of the State. A Single judge bench of Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav remarked, “Differences between State and its entities ought to be resolved in a separate platform and cannot land up for adjudication before the Courts which even otherwise are overburdened. The State and its entities are to contribute to lowering matters that end up before Courts for adjudication in a meaningful manner.” It added, “The above approach is not only the mandate of the law, but would go a long way towards avoiding disputes between State and its entities contributing to increased workload.” An extent of 2147.03 sq. Case Title: Special Agricultural Produce Market Committee For Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables And Special Land Acquisition Officer—1 & others Case No: WRIT PETITION NO.