Amid intense pushback, Karnataka Cabinet decides to withdraw controversial Parks amendment Bill

Karnataka Withdraws Parks Amendment Bill, to Reintroduce After Public Consultation: Dy CM Parameshwara

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the state government has decided to withdraw its proposed amendment to the Parks and Parks Preservation Act, which sought to acquire five per cent of land for public purposes, and reintroduce it in the next Assembly session after putting it in the public domain for wider consultation. India News | Karnataka Withdraws Parks Amendment Bill, to…

Karnataka Cabinet withdraws controversial park bill after protests and opposition

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the controversial park preservation bill. This action followed widespread protests from citizen groups and opposition parties. The government will now consult the public widely on proposed amendments. Concerns were raised that the bill could allow diversion of public green spaces. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of development projects in Bengaluru.

Amid intense pushback, Karnataka Cabinet decides to withdraw controversial Parks amendment Bill

Karnataka Cabinet withdraws controversial Parks amendment Bill for public discussion before reintroduction in the next legislative session.

Karnataka Parks Bill Row: D.K. Shivakumar Govt To Withdraw 5% Park Space Provision

The Karnataka government has decided to withdraw the Karnataka Parks Act amendment bill following severe public backlash and protests. The bill, which had proposed allowing up to five percent of park space to be utilized for public utility projects such as metro construction, road widening, and underground tunnels, triggered massive opposition from citizens and opposition parties in Bengaluru. Protesters gathered at major public spaces like Lalb…