Prior Permission Mandatory for All Private Events on Government Premises in Karnataka, BJP Circles - Prior Permission Mandatory for All Private Events on Government Premises in Karnataka

Updated: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:14 (IST) The Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order making it mandatory for private organisations, associations or groups to take prior permission to use any government property or premises for programmes, events or processions. Prior permission mandatory for all private events at Karnataka government premises (file photo) PTI, Bengaluru. The Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order making it mandatory for private organisations, associations or groups to seek prior permission to use any government property or premises for programmes, events or processions. Remove Ads Read Only News This step was taken two days after the decision was taken by the state cabinet, which said it will be mandatory to take permission before using government schools, college campuses and public places to organize any event. According to the order, the purpose of this rule is to ensure ‘preservation, protection and proper utilization’ of public properties, including lands, buildings, roads, parks, playgrounds and reservoirs. The directive was issued following a report by Karnataka’s Director General of Police and Inspector General MA Saleem, which cited unauthorized use of public premises and poor maintenance after holding private events. The government said such activities adversely affected government properties. Under the new rules, written permission must be obtained at least three days in advance from the competent authority, which is defined as the jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner of Police or any authorized officer. These officers may also take approval from departments such as Department of Public Works, Fire and Electricity before granting approval. The applicant and the organizer will be jointly and severally responsible for any damage or criminal act caused by such events and will have to compensate for any damage caused to public or private property. The order said that unauthorized use of government premises would be considered unlawful assembly under the Indian Civil Defense Code 2023, which would empower the police to take preventive and remedial action under the Indian Civil Defense Code 2023. Detailed guidelines will be issued by the relevant departments to ensure that the constitutional rights of citizens who grant consent are not compromised. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge recently wrote a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting him to ban the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government schools, colleges and public places. RSS posters removed in Karnataka cities Officials and police in Karnataka’s Chittapur and Chamarajanagar removed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh posters, saffron flags and saffron flags from the main roads of Chittapur city in the early hours of Saturday. This action was taken citing a lack of prior consent for the programs. BJP targeted Priyank: According to Prater, BJP targeted minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday. Opposition leader R. Ashok said that he had obtained permission from the municipality for the RSS’s march and had paid advertising tax to the municipality for putting up banners and flags, and had also received receipts. Despite this, Priyank, you removed the saffron banners and flags at midnight.