SC orders Karnataka govt to issue TDR worth ₹3,000 cr to Mysore Royal Family

In a significant setback to the Karnataka government, the Supreme Court has ordered the issuance of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) worth approximately ₹3,000 crore to the Mysore royal family. The ruling comes in connection with the acquisition of 15.36 acres of land from the royal family near Bengaluru’s Palace Road for road widening and infrastructure development.

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The Supreme Court passed an interim order in a contempt petition filed by the royal family, directing the government to issue the TDRs without further delay. The court noted that the matter had been pending for years and emphasized that the compensation in the form of TDR must now be provided to the claimants.

Previously, the TDRs had been submitted to the Supreme Court registry, a move opposed by the royal family's legal representatives. The Karnataka government, however, had argued that the TDRs should remain with the registry until the case was fully resolved.

Rejecting the state’s contention, the apex court has now directed immediate issuance of TDRs to the royal family. The decision marks a key development in the long-standing legal battle over compensation for the land acquisition at Palace Grounds.

Legal experts say this verdict could have broader implications for other land acquisition and compensation disputes across Karnataka.