Karnataka Cabinet to Challenge VB-G RAM G Act in Court, Cites Constitutional Violations

• Karnataka Cabinet unanimously decided not to accept the new VB-G RAM G Act, which replaces the UPA-era rural employment initiative, MGNREGA.
• The state plans to challenge the Act in court, citing violations of Article 21 and legitimate rights of Panchayats, and being against the spirit of 73rd and 74th amendments.
• Cabinet argues the Act undermines the federal structure by completely excluding states from consultation and expecting them to bear 40% of costs on central terms.
• The Act is seen as detrimental to rural people's social and economic rights, limiting work availability to central notifications and fixing wages below state minimums.
• Karnataka will also take the issue to the 'people's court' by holding special Gram Sabhas to raise awareness about the adverse impact of this "anti-people legislation."

Why It Matters: Karnataka Cabinet to legally challenge VB-G RAM G Act, citing constitutional and federal violations.