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21 June 2026

Karnataka High Court ruling on Kodagu farm auction undervaluation

This case highlights issues of accountability and transparency in the valuation process for bank auctions, serving as a useful contextual example for governance and administrative integrity.

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Notes

  • Karnataka High Court identified significant undervaluation in a bank auction of a 39-acre coffee and cardamom plantation in Kodagu district.
  • The property was valued at ₹61 lakh in 2024, despite being worth over ₹3.12 crore in 2014.
  • The property was subsequently sold in a bank auction for ₹99 lakh.
  • The court found that the valuer was 'unqualified' for this specific task, as their registration certificate explicitly barred them from valuing agricultural lands, plantations, forests, mines, and quarries.
  • The valuer filed an affidavit claiming qualification for plantation valuation, which contradicted their registration certificate.
  • The High Court has issued a show-cause notice to the valuer regarding potential prosecution and criminal contempt proceedings for filing a false affidavit.

Questions

  1. The integrity of the valuation process is critical to the efficacy of the SARFAESI Act and the banking sector's asset recovery mechanisms. Discuss the regulatory challenges in ensuring transparency and accountability in the valuation of agricultural and plantation properties during bank auctions. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the legal concern raised by the Karnataka High Court regarding the valuation of plantation properties in bank auctions?

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