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25 August 2026

Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill

The bill is a specific piece of state legislation that raises significant questions regarding the balance between urban development, public utility infrastructure, and environmental conservation.

1 min read Day 2 of 3 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been introduced to amend existing park preservation laws.
  • The legislation permits the alienation of up to 5% of land designated as parks or gardens.
  • Permissible actions under the amendment include selling, leasing, gifting, exchanging, or mortgaging park land.
  • The stated purpose for such land alienation is to facilitate the development of public utility projects.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in Karnataka Public Space and Park Regulation Legislation, which has been running since 14 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of balancing urban infrastructure development with the preservation of green spaces in metropolitan areas. How can legislative frameworks ensure that public utility projects do not compromise ecological sustainability? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allows for the alienation of what percentage of park and garden land for public utility projects?

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