BENGALURUR: Kannada film actor Darshan's house, allegedly built upon a storm water drain, is safe from the demolition crews of the Bengaluru Urban administration for now.
The Karnataka High Court today ordered the administration to maintain status quo on the property until it hears the case fully.
Darshan is among 69 people in Bengaluru whose properties are on demolition notice for allegedly encroaching upon storm water drains.
The Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner’s office contends that Darshan's house in the Ideal Homes Layout in Rajarajeshwari Nagar is an impediment to rain water drainage.
The actor was issued a notice on September 28, and he went to court for a stay.
However, this is only an interim order. Justice S Abdul Nazeer said the order will be in force until he hears the district administration's response to Darshan's petition.