The state government will soon resubmit the controversial Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with details highlighting the relevance of the changes introduced, noting that none of the large lakes in Bengaluru city will be affected by the proposed changes in buffer zones.

The Bill, popularly referred to as the Buffer Zone Bill, passed during the Monsoon Session of the legislature, was returned by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot in September, saying the government should increase the buffer zone around lakes rather than decrease it.

Minor Irrigation Minister N S Boseraju said the amendments to the Bill were introduced based on petitions from several elected representatives and after the chief secretary held multiple meetings with relevant departments

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