India, Feb. 28 -- The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government to deposit Transferable Development Rights (TDR) certificates worth Rs.3,400 crore for 15 acres of Bangalore Palace land acquired for road expansion projects within a week. The court's order comes amid criticism of the state's shifting stance on the issue.

A bench comprising justices MM Sundresh and Aravind Kumar expressed dissatisfaction with Karnataka's handling of the matter, noting inconsistencies in its approach. The directive was issued while hearing contempt petitions filed by the legal heirs of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar and others regarding land acquisition for widening Bellary and Jayamahal roads.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the st...