Karnataka Assembly Clears 12 Bills Including Key Rent Law Amendments
Karnataka Assembly passes 12 bills, including Rent Amendment Bill decriminalising minor offences for easier tenancy rules.
The Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday passed 12 significant bills, including the Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Bill, marking a major step towards streamlined governance and legal reforms in the state. Lawmakers highlighted the focus on decriminalisation of minor offences and rationalisation of penalties under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of provisions) Act, 2023.
The Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Bill introduces provisions to simplify compliance for tenants and landlords. It states that failure to present a lease agreement for registration or submit required particulars may attract a fine of up to Rs 2,000, or imprisonment for up to one month, or both. The same penalties apply to intermediaries facilitating rental agreements.
Besides the Rent Bill, the Assembly cleared several other important legislations. These include the Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Bill and The Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill, which aim to improve administrative efficiency and urban governance in key areas of the state.
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Religious and cultural governance received attention as well. Bills such as the Sri Malai Mahadeshwaraswamy Kshethra Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, Chandraguthi Shree Renukamba Kshetra Development Authority Bill, and Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority and Certain Other Laws (Amendment) Bill were passed to strengthen management and development of prominent temple trusts.
The Assembly also approved welfare and educational measures through the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill, Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Bill, Karnataka State Universities (Second Amendment) Bill, and the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment (Amendment) Bill. These bills are intended to safeguard workers’ rights, promote cultural activities, and ensure better governance of universities.
Development boards were also covered, with amendments to the Bayaluseeme Development Board and Malnad Area Development Board bills aimed at boosting regional development initiatives. Lawmakers emphasized that the passage of these 12 bills collectively reflects Karnataka’s commitment to “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” while modernising legal and administrative frameworks.
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