STATE OF KARNATAKA TR.SEC.HSG.& URB.&ANR vs VASAVADATTA CEMENT

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the non-compliance of Section 9 of the Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1961, which mandates proper notification procedures for altering municipal limits. The Court emphasized that the absence of adequate posting of notifications invalidates the process of inclusion of areas within municipal limits. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Karnataka was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the notifications were not properly executed as per statutory requirements.