# Karnataka Cabinet Clears Bill Regulating Public Property Use 2026-08-14T04:19:17+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a Bill requiring prior permission for any programme on government premises or public property. Home Minister Priyank Kharge said The Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, creates a legal framework to prevent misuse of government lands, buildings, playgrounds, parks and roads. The Bill provides for penalties for violations, though the exact quantum has not been disclosed. The move comes amid a running dispute between the state government and the RSS over the use of public spaces. Kharge and Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied the Bill targets any specific organisation. Kharge had earlier written to the then chief minister opposing RSS shakhas on government property, and in June 2026 issued an open letter questioning the organisation's legal status. The Bill will be tabled in the legislature for passage. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com - ndtvprofit.com - news.abplive.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Bill, Karnataka, public property, RSS, State government Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-clears-bill-on-public-property-use-amid-rss-row/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-clears-bill-on-public-property-use-amid-rss-row/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.