Karnataka Cabinet to withdraw park land Bill, reintroduce amended version
Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw a Bill allowing up to five per cent of government park land to be used for public utility and infrastructure projects. The government will seek public suggestions, reconsider contentious provisions and reintroduce an amended Bill next session
- Why it matters
- The original Bill would have allowed developers to use up to five percent of protected park land for infrastructure, which sparked opposition. The withdrawal pauses that change while the government reviews objections.
- Most affected
- Environmental groups and residents opposing park land conversion — Delay in implementation of a policy they contested.
Developers seeking park land for infrastructure projects — Projects dependent on park land access remain stalled pending the amended Bill. - Likely next
- Whether the amended Bill, when reintroduced next session, maintains or removes the five percent park land allocation threshold.
Also reported by: Deccan Chronicle
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