Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority Bill-2014 passed in assembly
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Bengaluru: The Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority Bill-2014 which provides for protecting lakes and removing lake encroachment in urban areas.
Forest Minister Ramanath Rai said the bill provided for exercising regulatory control over all lakes within the jurisdiction of 11 municipal corporations in the State, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Once the legislation comes into effect, the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority headed by the chief secretary will be set up and it will have powers, among others, to identify, recover encroached lakebed and take steps to protect, conserve and restore water bodies in the State.
The bill also has penal provisions. Any person found to be guilty of encroachment of lakebed is liable for imprisonment for a term not less than three years which may be extended to five years.
The bill was passed by a voice vote but not before members expressed concern over some of its provisions.
Forest Minister Ramanath Rai said the bill provided for exercising regulatory control over all lakes within the jurisdiction of 11 municipal corporations in the State, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Once the legislation comes into effect, the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority headed by the chief secretary will be set up and it will have powers, among others, to identify, recover encroached lakebed and take steps to protect, conserve and restore water bodies in the State.
The bill also has penal provisions. Any person found to be guilty of encroachment of lakebed is liable for imprisonment for a term not less than three years which may be extended to five years.
The bill was passed by a voice vote but not before members expressed concern over some of its provisions.
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