Bengaluru, Oct 28 (PTI) In a setback to the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed the state's order mandating that private organisations obtain prior permission before holding any activities in government-owned spaces.

While the government order, issued earlier this month, did not specifically name RSS, the provisions of the order were said to be aimed at impacting the activities of the Hindu right wing organisation, including its route marches.

Justice M Nagaprasanna granted an interim stay on the directive and posted the matter to November 17.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he has directed officials to file an appeal against the single judge bench's stay.

"I have asked the officials to file an appeal before the division bench. T

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