Bill for levy and collection of fee on advertisements tabled

The Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Friday to make provisions for advertisements on a par with the provisions of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, for levying and collection of fees on advertisements, regulation of unauthorised advertisements, and validation of fees and penalties in municipalities and municipal corporations. Minister for Urban Development Byrathi Suresh tabled the Bill in the House, and it would be taken up for discussion next week.