(PRESERVATION AND REGULATION) ACT, 1985
The Karnataka Parks, Play-fields and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, 1985
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This law governs parks, play-fields, and open spaces across the state of Karnataka to ensure they are preserved for public use. It requires local authorities to identify and list all such areas and submit them to the government for approval. The process allows the public to inspect these lists and raise objections, ensuring that these recreational spaces are protected from encroachment or misuse. By regulating how these lands are managed, the act helps maintain essential civic amenities and green areas for the benefit of the community.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. Preparation and submission of list of parks, play-fields and open spaces by executive authorities
- 4. Approval of list by Government
- 5. Inclusion of new lands
- 6. Prohibition of the use of parks, play-fields and open spaces in certain cases
- 7. Maintenance of parks, play-fields and open spaces
- 8. Prohibition of construction of buildings etc
- 9. Obligation of owner of parks and play-fields
- 10. Act, 1894 for the purpose of effective management of the land as a park or play-field.
- 11. Penalties
- 12. Offences by companies
- 13. Control
- 14. Act 14 of 1977).
- 15. Repeal and Savings
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