# Karnataka Cabinet clears Bill to regulate public property use 2026-08-15T03:42:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Karnataka Cabinet has cleared a Bill requiring prior written permission for processions, meetings, celebrations and other organised activities on government premises and public property. The Bill is expected to be introduced during the Monsoon Session and must pass both Houses before becoming law. Organisers would need to apply at least seven days in advance. If authorities do not respond within that period, permission would be deemed granted. The proposed law covers roads, parks, playgrounds, water bodies, government buildings and other property controlled by public authorities. A first offence could bring up to three years in prison and a fine of Rs 5 lakh. Repeat offences could bring up to five years and Rs 10 lakh. The move follows a dispute over permission for an RSS route march, but ministers say the rules would apply to all organisations, including government events. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - thenewsminute.com Tags: BJP, D K Shivakumar, Karnataka, Priyank Kharge, RSS Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-bill-requiring-permission-for-public-events/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-bill-requiring-permission-for-public-events/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.