B.K. SRINIVASAN & ANOTHER ETC. ETC. vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the compliance with the Mysore Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, specifically Sections 13, 76J, and 81A(a), regarding the publication of the Outline Development Plan. The Court held that the publication of the plan in the Official Gazette, along with the necessary particulars, is mandatory for validity, and any defect in publication could be cured under Section 76J. The Court clarified that mere procedural irregularities do not render the notification illegal if the purpose is served, establishing that compliance with statutory requirements depends on whether they are mandatory or directory.