After nudging BDA for lapses in litigation management, Karnataka HC directs it to strictly enforce newly framed guidelines

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to strictly enforce newly framed guidelines and circulars aimed at improving litigation management. The court noted a "systematic failure" in handling court cases by the authority and directed the BDA Commissioner to take action against officers who violate the guidelines.

The court also allowed appeals filed by the BDA against a single judge's order of quashing acquisition of lands in Gubbalala village for the Banashankari VI stage layout. Following the court's directions, the BDA recalled its order to withdraw an appeal and issued guidelines for handling litigations. These guidelines include the formation of a Litigation Screening Committee, digitisation of all litigation records, regular review meetings, and mandatory sharing of court notices and orders through messaging apps.

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