AKRAMA - SAKRAMA - GOVT SEEKS CLARIFICATION FROM HIGH COURT

The State Government on Monday sought a clarification from the Karnataka High Court whether or not the pendency of a batch of petitions questioning various provisions of the Akrama-Sakrama scheme would come in the way of the Governor granting assent to the Bill to amend the relevant laws for implementing the scheme.

Moving an application before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice J.S. Khehar and Justice A.S. Bopanna in this regard, Advocate-General Ashok Haranahalli submitted that both the Houses have approved the amendments to the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act for regularisation of certain unauthorised properties and buildings in the State under the scheme.

Mr. Haranahalli pointed out to the Court that the Governor has not granted assent to the Bill as the issue is sub judice.

The court said that it has to hear the petitioners in this regard and adjourned further hearing on the plea to June 20.

Courtesy: The Hindu

CAN WE HAVE A FORUM OF AFFECTED CITIZENS ?

Dear Friends,

1. The PIL W.P.14437/2007 is coming up for final hearing.

2. The time has come to act on the issue before final decision is taken /order is pronounced. So, affected citizens [ common man] should come together and form a forum to protect their interest by presenting their grievances, if any, before the honourable Court of Law.

3. Can we have a forum for the same ?

Are Advocates & Engineers prepared to advice affected citizens ?

Hi,

I discussed with some of my lawyer and engineer friends about the applications and subsequent enquiry process of Akrama Sakrama scheme. But, I did not get satisfactory response. The affected citizens are going to approach these professionals seeking advice at the time of hearing of applications filed seeking regularisation. If the professionals are not well equipped to handle with sufficient training, it would result in chaos as real estate brokers will come into the picture or petty politicians will exploit the situation by assuring to get favourable orders.

Therefore, the professionals have got a duty to get well prepared and give correct advice to avoid future complications as this is going to be one time opportunity.

So, the Advocates and Engineers should have a formal workshop on this thing to give correct legal and technical advice as both the professionals should work hand in hand to protect the interest of the common man.