Bengaluru: A grave allegation has surfaced regarding the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) disbursing ₹13,19,52,917 in compensation fraudulently in the name of land acquisition. GPA holders Lakshmi Narayanan and Rupesh Kumar have lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta, urging an investigation into the matter concerning land compensation in Lingarajapura village.
The complainants have also submitted a letter to the Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO)-2, requesting a probe into this irregularity. According to the complaint, Narayanaswamy K. allegedly secured the compensation by suppressing facts, with the assistance of KIADB broker Padmanabha and certain officials.
The complaint specifically names
N. Tejas Kumar, Special Land Acquisition Officer , Maruthi Prasad M.N., Manager, Shashi Prabha, Case Worker.
The property in question is located at Sy. No. 53/1, CTS No. 599, measuring 15 guntas, in Lingarajapura Village, Kasaba Hobli, Bengaluru North Taluk (currently under BBMP Ward No. 28).
The boundaries are:
East: Remaining portion of Sy. No. 53/1
West: Road
North: Salem Railway Track
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Legal disputes over the property remain unresolved, as outlined below:
Ongoing Legal Disputes
O.S. No. 15418/2006: The court ruled that Narayanaswamy K. is neither the owner nor in possession of the land.
RFA No. 2083/2016: An appeal is pending before the Karnataka High Court.
CTS No. 599/1 Assignment: Under suo moto inquiry by the Commissioner, SSLR, in Case No. JDLR Suo Moto No. 1/18.
W.P. No. 20013/2019: An order directing BBMP to effect Khatha in Narayanaswamy’s name is being challenged in W.A. No. 1209/2022 and W.A. No. 142/2023, both pending.
Despite these pending cases, the complaint alleges that compensation was fraudulently disbursed for 1000.06 sq.m. of land based on Notification No. CI 149/SPQ/2024 (KIADB Identification No. C2/R/3/2/Lingarajpur/02) issued in 2024.
Alleged Irregularities
The complainants claim that despite raising objections before the SLAO, no hearing date was communicated. While compensation documents were finalized on 21/05/2025, the final order was issued only on 30/05/2025. The complaint alleges this delay indicates a pre-planned fraud involving KIADB officials. Shining Diva Fashion Crystal Tiara and Crown for Women Stylish Headband Crowns with Comb Tiaras for Girls Kids Queen Princess Wedding Bridal Birthday Gift Hair Accessories
Demands by Complainants
Immediate recovery of the fraudulently disbursed ₹13.19 crore.
Legal action to reclaim the amount disbursed in violation of the law.
Disciplinary and criminal action against the responsible KIADB officials.
The complaint has been filed with the Lokayukta and the CEO of KIADB.