Karnataka Legislative Council Approves Advertisement Regulation and Police Transfer Bills
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Karnataka Council Passes Key Bills: Ad Regulation & Police Transfers Approved
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CNBC TV18•18-03-2026, 15:10
Karnataka Council Passes Key Bills: Ad Regulation & Police Transfers Approved
•Karnataka Legislative Council passed two amendment Bills on March 18, previously cleared by the Assembly on March 16.
•The Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, regulates outdoor advertising and allows municipal bodies to levy fees on hoardings.
•The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2026, empowers the Police Establishment Board (PEB) to transfer officers up to DySP rank before two-year tenure for misconduct.
•This police amendment aims to reduce political interference, expedite disciplinary action, and address irregularities and corruption.
•A report identified 93 taluks as "most backward," with 60% in North Karnataka, highlighting persistent regional disparities despite public spending.