Acts of Karnataka

1. Adichunchanagiri University Act, 201218 of 2013 · 61 sections
2. Amity University Act, 201816 of 2018 · 61 sections
3. C.m.r University Act, 201345 of 2013 · 61 sections
4. Dayananda Sagara University Act, 201220 of 2013 · 61 sections
5. Dr. B.r. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru Act, 201820 of 2019 · 47 sections
6. Dr. H. Narasimaiah Science, Educational, Cultural and Tourism Development Authority Act, 202532 of 2025 · 46 sections
7. Garden City University Act, 201347 of 2013 · 61 sections
8. J.s.s. Science and Technology University Act, 201343 of 2013 · 50 sections
9. Kannada University Act, 199123 of 1991 · 50 sections
10. Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition (Eva Nammava Eva Nammava) Act, 202626 of 2026 · 29 sections
11. Lakkundi Heritage Area Development Authority Act, 202050 of 2020 · 36 sections
12. M.s. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Act, 201215 of 2013 · 61 sections
13. New Baldwin University Act, 201348 of 2013 · 61 sections
14. Presidency University Act, 201341 of 2013 · 61 sections
15. R V University Act, 201911 of 2019 · 62 sections
16. Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha University Act, 202217 of 2023 · 67 sections
17. Roerich and Devikarani Roerich Estate (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 199619 of 1996 · 38 sections
18. Sarvajna Kshetra Development Authority Act, 202038 of 2020 · 42 sections
19. Sharana Basava University Act, 201217 of 2013 · 61 sections
20. Shree Renuka Yellamma Kshetra Tourism Development Board Act, 20235 of 2024 · 41 sections
21. Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Act, 201819 of 2018 · 61 sections
22. Sri Devaraj Urs University Act, 201223 of 2013 · 61 sections
23. Sri Malai Mahadeswaraswamy Kshethra Development Authority Act, 201337 of 2013 · 39 sections
24. Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence Act, 201817 of 2018 · 62 sections
25. The Acharya University Act, 202221 of 2023 · 67 sections
26. The Alliance University Act, 201034 of 2010 · 58 sections
27. The Amrutha Sinchana Spiritual University Act, 201221 of 2013 · 60 sections
28. The Arka University Act, 201244 of 2013 · 60 sections
29. The Atria University Act, 202022 of 2021 · 62 sections
30. The Azim Premji University Act, 201014 of 2010 · 58 sections
31. The Banavasi Development Authority Act, 20188 of 2018 · 40 sections
32. The Bangalore City Civil Court Act, 197913 of 1980 · 20 sections
33. The Bangalore City Planning Area Zonal Regulations (Amendment and Validation) Act, 19962 of 1996 · 6 sections
34. The Bangalore Development Authority Act, 197612 of 1976 · 75 sections
35. The Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act, 198539 of 1985 · 31 sections
36. The Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 199618 of 1996 · 40 sections
37. The Bangalore Palace (Utilization and Regulation of Land) Act, 202514 of 2025 · 8 sections
38. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 196436 of 1964 · 123 sections
39. The Basavakalyan Development Board Act, 200513 of 2005 · 47 sections
40. The Basavanabagewadi Development Authority Act, 20244 of 2024 · 29 sections
41. The Bayaluseeme Development Board Act, 199438 of 1994 · 29 sections
42. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority Act, 20226 of 2023 · 61 sections
43. The Bms University Act, 202315 of 2023 · 67 sections
44. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act, 202053 of 2020 · 372 sections
45. The Chalukya's Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 20173 of 2018 · 36 sections
46. The Chanakya University Act, 202137 of 2021 · 68 sections
47. The Chandraguthi Shree Renukamba Kshetra Development Authority Act, 202516 of 2026 · 41 sections
48. The G.m University Act, 202219 of 2023 · 67 sections
49. The Gadag-Betageri Business, Culture and Exhibition Authority Act, 202438 of 2025 · 32 sections
50. The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act 202436 of 2025 · 361 sections
51. The Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 200218 of 2003 · 38 sections
52. The Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 199733 of 2001 · 84 sections
53. The Jagath University Act, 201820 of 2018 · 61 sections
54. The Kaginele Development Authority Act, 200910 of 2009 · 47 sections
55. The Kannada Development Authority Act, 199428 of 1994 · 27 sections
56. The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 202213 of 2023 · 31 sections
57. The Kannada Language Learning Act, 201522 of 2015 · 9 sections
58. The Karnataka (Abolition of Cash Grants) Act, 196715 of 1967 · 7 sections
59. The Karnataka (Belgaum and Gulbarga Areas) Religious and Charitable Inams Abolition Act, 197326 of 1973 · 39 sections
60. The Karnataka (Registration of Documents) Validation Act, 196445 of 1964 · 0 sections
61. The Karnataka (Sandur Area) Inams Abolition Act, 197654 of 1976 · 38 sections
62. The Karnataka Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 201810 of 2018 · 9 sections
63. The Karnataka Acquisition of Lands for Grant of House Sites Act, 197218 of 1973 · 7 sections
64. The Karnataka Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 19832 of 1985 · 27 sections
65. The Karnataka Agricultural Credit Operations and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 19742 of 1975 · 20 sections
66. The Karnataka Agricultural Credit Pass Book Act, 19842 of 1986 · 10 sections
67. The Karnataka Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 19681 of 1969 · 21 sections
68. The Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) Act, 196627 of 1966 · 152 sections
69. The Karnataka Alteration of Names of Certain Places Act, 20164 of 2017 · 0 sections
70. The Karnataka Anatomy Act, 195723 of 1957 · 9 sections
71. The Karnataka Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 19617 of 1962 · 33 sections
72. The Karnataka Animal Diseases (Control) Act, 196118 of 1961 · 38 sections
73. The Karnataka Animal Feed (Regulation of Manufacture and Quality Control) Act, 202531 of 2025 · 31 sections
74. The Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 197217 of 1973 · 27 sections
75. The Karnataka Appellate Tribunal Act, 197610 of 1976 · 17 sections
76. The Karnataka Appointment of Recovery Commissioner for Seizure and Attachment of Property of Illegal Mining and Proceeds of Act, 202545 of 2025 · 18 sections
77. The Karnataka Ayurvedic, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani and Yoga Practitioners Registration and Medical Practitioners Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 19619 of 1962 · 41 sections
78. The Karnataka Border Area Development Authority Act, 201012 of 2010 · 26 sections
79. The Karnataka Borstal Schools Act, 196324 of 1964 · 32 sections
80. The Karnataka Cattle Trespass Act, 196619 of 1966 · 33 sections
81. The Karnataka Cauvery Basin Irrigation Protection Act, 199127 of 1991 · 0 sections
82. The Karnataka Ceiling on Government Guarantees Act, 199911 of 1982 · 6 sections
83. The Karnataka Certain Inams Abolition Act, 197710 of 1978 · 38 sections
84. The Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Act, 202446 of 2024 · 22 sections
85. The Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 196423 of 1964 · 22 sections
86. The Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 196421 of 1964 · 28 sections
87. The Karnataka Civil Services (Procedure for Selection of Candidates During Recruitment) Act, 20181 of 2019 · 0 sections
88. The Karnataka Civil Services (Validation of Selection and appointment of 2011 batch Gazettedprobationers) Act, 202214 of 2022 · 4 sections
89. The Karnataka Civil Services (Water Resource Service) (Special Recruitment of Assistant Engineers and Junior Engineers) Act, 201362 of 2013 · 0 sections
90. The Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act, 195911 of 1959 · 164 sections
91. The Karnataka Co-operative Textile Mills (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 198629 of 1986 · 33 sections
92. The Karnataka Command Areas Development Act, 19806 of 1980 · 51 sections
93. The Karnataka Compulsory Service 1 XXX1 . by Candidates Completed Medical Courses Act, 201226 of 2015 · 9 sections
94. The Karnataka Conduct of Government Business in the State Legislature Act, 200526 of 2005 · 11 sections
95. The Karnataka Conduct of Government Litigation Act, 202328 of 2023 · 83 sections
96. The Karnataka Conferment of Ownership on Mulageni or Volamulageni Tenants Act, 201124 of 2012 · 12 sections
97. The Karnataka Contingency Fund Act, 195711 of 1957 · 0 sections
98. The Karnataka Control of Organized Crimes Acts, 20001 of 2002 · 30 sections
99. The Karnataka Court-Fee and Suits Valuation Act, 195816 of 1958 · 75 sections
100. The Karnataka Daily Wage Employees Welfare Act, 201219 of 2013 · 11 sections
101. The Karnataka Debt Relief Act, 197625 of 1976 · 11 sections
102. The Karnataka Debt Relief Act, 198029 of 1980 · 17 sections
103. The Karnataka Debt Relief Act, 201817 of 2019 · 18 sections
104. The Karnataka Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses, Production of Documents and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 198129 of 1981 · 8 sections
105. The Karnataka Determination of Seniority of the Government Servants Promoted on the Basis of Reservation (To the Posts in the Civil Services of the State) Act, 200210 of 2002 · 0 sections
106. The Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 19821 of 1984 · 12 sections
107. The Karnataka Dramatic Performances Act, 196439 of 1964 · 15 sections
108. The Karnataka Economic Offences (Inapplicability of Limitation) Act, 198110 of 1982 · 0 sections
109. The Karnataka Education Act, 19831 of 1995 · 146 sections
110. The Karnataka Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 198437 of 1984 · 16 sections
111. The Karnataka Electricity (Taxation on Consumption or Sale) Act, 195914 of 1959 · 17 sections
112. The Karnataka Electricity Board (Recovery of Dues) Act, 197651 of 1976 · 7 sections
113. The Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 199925 of 1999 · 60 sections
114. The Karnataka Electricity Supply Undertakings (Acquisition) Act, 197436 of 1974 · 22 sections
115. The Karnataka Entertainments Tax Act, 195830 of 1958 · 55 sections
116. The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 202026 of 2020 · 17 sections
117. The Karnataka Essential Services Maintenance Act, 201325 of 2015 · 9 sections
118. The Karnataka Evacuee Interest (Separation) Supplimentary Act, 19613 of 1961 · 0 sections
119. The Karnataka Excise Act, 196521 of 1965 · 76 sections
120. The Karnataka Existing Laws (Construction of References to Values) Act, 195712 of 1957 · 0 sections
121. The Karnataka Extension of Consequential Seniority to Government Servants Promoted on the Basis of Reservation (To the Posts in the Civil Services of the State) Act, 201721 of 2018 · 0 sections
122. The Karnataka Famine Relief Fund Act, 196332 of 1963 · 7 sections
123. The Karnataka Fire Force Act, 196442 of 1964 · 40 sections
124. The Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act, 200216 of 2002 · 11 sections
125. The Karnataka Fishing Harbour Terminals Authority Act, 198615 of 1990 · 30 sections
126. The Karnataka Forest Act, 19635 of 1964 · 128 sections
127. The Karnataka General Clauses Act, 18993 of 1899 · 36 sections
128. The Karnataka Good Samaritan and medical professional (protection and regulation during emergency situations) Act 201626 of 2018 · 30 sections
129. The Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Act, 201727 of 2017 · 168 sections
130. The Karnataka Government Educational Institutions Lands (Protection and Regularisation) Act, 202624 of 2026 · 14 sections
131. The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975)23 of 1975 · 0 sections
132. The Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 199314 of 1993 · 340 sections
133. The Karnataka Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 201125 of 2011 · 44 sections
134. The Karnataka Habitual Offenders Act, 196124 of 1961 · 22 sections
135. The Karnataka Health Cess Act, 196228 of 1962 · 0 sections
136. The Karnataka High Court Act, 19615 of 1962 · 0 sections
137. The Karnataka Highways Act, 196444 of 1964 · 79 sections
138. The Karnataka Home Guards Act, 196235 of 1962 · 16 sections
139. The Karnataka Homopathic Practitioners Act, 196135 of 1961 · 39 sections
140. The Karnataka Housing Board Act, 196210 of 1963 · 85 sections
141. The Karnataka Improvement Boards Act, 197611 of 1976 · 79 sections
142. The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 196618 of 1966 · 44 sections
143. The Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 196324 of 1963 · 0 sections
144. The Karnataka Industries (Facilitation) Act, 200245 of 2003 · 21 sections
145. The Karnataka Information Technology Investment Regions Act, 201037 of 2010 · 26 sections
146. The Karnataka Inland Fisheries (Conservation Development and Regulation) Act, 199627 of 2003 · 24 sections
147. The Karnataka Innovation Authority Act, 20207 of 2020 · 32 sections
148. The Karnataka Irrigation (Levy of Betterment Contribution and Water Rate) Act, 195728 of 1957 · 11 sections
149. The Karnataka Irrigation Act, 196516 of 1965 · 71 sections
150. The Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya Act, 201111 of 2012 · 76 sections
151. The Karnataka Khadi and Village Industries Act, 19567 of 1957 · 97 sections
152. The Karnataka Koragas (Prohibition of Ajalu Practice) Act, 200030 of 2000 · 0 sections
153. The Karnataka Krishna Basin Development Authority Act, 199212 of 1996 · 46 sections
154. The Karnataka Krishna basin Development Authority (Repeal) Act, 202117 of 2021 · 0 sections
155. The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 196515 of 1965 · 29 sections
156. The Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority Act, 201410 of 2015 · 52 sections
157. The Karnataka Land (Restriction on Transfer) Act, 199117 of 1992 · 14 sections
158. The Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act, 201138 of 2014 · 20 sections
159. The Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 196110 of 1962 · 105 sections
160. The Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 196412 of 1964 · 203 sections
161. The Karnataka Legislature (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 19564 of 1957 · 0 sections
162. The Karnataka Legislature (Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership) Act, 19563 of 1957 · 0 sections
163. The Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances Act, 19562 of 1957 · 23 sections
164. The Karnataka Lifts Act, 197424 of 1974 · 21 sections
165. The Karnataka Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyors Act, 20129 of 2013 · 24 sections
166. The Karnataka Live-Stock Improvement Act, 196130 of 1961 · 22 sections
167. The Karnataka Local Authorities (Official Language) Act, 198130 of 1981 · 0 sections
168. The Karnataka Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) Act, 198720 of 1987 · 11 sections
169. The Karnataka Local Fund Authorities Fiscal Responsibility Act, 200341 of 2003 · 6 sections
170. The Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 19844 of 1985 · 25 sections
171. The Karnataka Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, 198624 of 1986 · 22 sections
172. The Karnataka Maritime Board Act, 201541 of 2017 · 119 sections
173. The Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 19762 of 1984 · 36 sections
174. The Karnataka Medical Registration Act, 196134 of 1961 · 34 sections
175. The Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Act, 202515 of 2025 · 19 sections
176. The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 19565 of 1957 · 14 sections
177. The Karnataka Money-Lenders Act, 196112 of 1962 · 44 sections
178. The Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers Social Secruity and Welfare Act, 202413 of 2024 · 23 sections
179. The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 195735 of 1957 · 24 sections
180. The Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 197614 of 1977 · 530 sections
181. The Karnataka Municipalities Act, 196422 of 1964 · 526 sections
182. The Karnataka Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 19614 of 1962 · 35 sections
183. The Karnataka Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Education (Regulation) Authority Act, 201210 of 2013 · 62 sections
184. The Karnataka Official Language Act, 196326 of 1963 · 0 sections
185. The Karnataka Oil Palm (Regulation of Cultivation, Production and Processing) Act, 201356 of 2013 · 24 sections
186. The Karnataka Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 198135 of 1982 · 12 sections
187. The Karnataka Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 197216 of 1973 · 18 sections
188. The Karnataka Parks, Play-Fields and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, 198516 of 1985 · 15 sections
189. The Karnataka Parliamentary Secretaries Salary, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions (Repeal) Act, 202058 of 2020 · 0 sections
190. The Karnataka Parliamentary Secretaries Salary, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 196315 of 1963 · 0 sections
191. The Karnataka Part Time Job Oriented Course Employees Absorption Act, 201122 of 2011 · 9 sections
192. The Karnataka Pawnbrokers Act, 196113 of 1962 · 23 sections
193. The Karnataka Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act, 198818 of 1992 · 12 sections
194. The Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 202572 of 2025 · 32 sections
195. The Karnataka Police Act, 19634 of 1964 · 182 sections
196. The Karnataka Ports (Landing and Shipping Fees) Act, 196120 of 1961 · 14 sections
197. The Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 197676 of 1976 · 65 sections
198. The Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act, 201746 of 2017 · 16 sections
199. The Karnataka Prevention of Animal Sacrifices Act, 19593 of 1960 · 8 sections
200. The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 196435 of 1964 · 20 sections
201. The Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug-Offenders, Gamblers, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Slum-Grabbers and Video or Audio Pirates Act, 198512 of 1985 · 18 sections
202. The Karnataka Prevention of Incitement to Refuse or to Defer Payment of Tax Act, 198152 of 1981 · 6 sections
203. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 20201 of 2021 · 22 sections
204. The Karnataka Prison Development Board Act, 202134 of 2021 · 27 sections
205. The Karnataka Prisoners Act, 196325 of 1964 · 12 sections
206. The Karnataka Prisons Act, 196333 of 1963 · 67 sections
207. The Karnataka Private Aided Educational Institutions Employees (Regulation of Pay, Pension and Other Benefits) Act, 20147 of 2014 · 0 sections
208. The Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act, 200721 of 2007 · 26 sections
209. The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 20068 of 2006 · 24 sections
210. The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) (Special Provisions) Act, 200728 of 2007 · 9 sections
211. The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) (Special Provisions) Act, 201123 of 2011 · 9 sections
212. The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) (Special Provisions) Act, 201223 of 2012 · 8 sections
213. The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) (Special Provisions) Act, 201350 of 2013 · 8 sections
214. The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) (Special Provisions) Act, 201429 of 2014 · 8 sections
215. The Karnataka Prohibition Act, 196117 of 1962 · 129 sections
216. The Karnataka Prohibition of Admission of Students to the Unrecognised and Un-Affiliated Educational Institutions Act, 19927 of 1993 · 13 sections
217. The Karnataka Prohibition of Beggary Act, 197527 of 1975 · 41 sections
218. The Karnataka Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act 200414 of 2004 · 14 sections
219. The Karnataka Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Health of Non-Smokers Act, 20012 of 2003 · 15 sections
220. The Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Medicare Service Personnel and Damage to Property in Medicare Service Institutions Act , 20091 of 2009 · 7 sections
221. The Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act, 200430 of 2005 · 21 sections
222. The Karnataka Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 19742 of 1974 · 0 sections
223. The Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 196510 of 1965 · 52 sections
224. The Karnataka Public Moneys (Recovery of Dues) Act, 197916 of 1980 · 6 sections
225. The Karnataka Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 197432 of 1974 · 0 sections
226. The Karnataka Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 201744 of 2017 · 10 sections
227. The Karnataka Public Service Commission Conduct of Business and Additional Functions Act, 195920 of 1959 · 17 sections
228. The Karnataka Race Courses Licensing Act, 19528 of 1952 · 11 sections
229. The Karnataka Rajya Dr. Gangubai Hangal Sangeetha Mattu Pradarshaka Kalegala Vishwavidyalaya Act, 200925 of 2009 · 65 sections
230. The Karnataka Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction in Urban Areas Act, 199129 of 1991 · 9 sections
231. The Karnataka Regulation of Pay and Pension of Teacher in Higher Educational Institutions Act, 20206 of 2020 · 0 sections
232. The Karnataka Regulation of Stone Crushers Act, 20118 of 2012 · 16 sections
233. The Karnataka Relief Undertakings (Special Provisions) Act, 197724 of 1977 · 0 sections
234. The Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act, 202142 of 2021 · 8 sections
235. The Karnataka Rent Act, 199934 of 2001 · 69 sections
236. The Karnataka Repealing (Regional Laws) Act, 201136 of 2011 · 40 sections
237. The Karnataka Repealing and Amending (Regional Laws) Act, 200926 of 2011 · 173 sections
238. The Karnataka Repealing and Amending Act, 200213 of 2003 · 117 sections
239. The Karnataka Repealing of Certain Enactments Act, 201747 of 2017 · 117 sections
240. The Karnataka Repealing of Certain Enactments and Regional Laws Act, 201339 of 2013 · 29 sections
241. The Karnataka Repealing of Certain Enactments and Regional Laws Act, 202052 of 2020 · 96 sections
242. The Karnataka Reservation of Appointments or Posts (In the Civil Services of the State) for Rural Candidates Act, 20001 of 2001 · 0 sections
243. The Karnataka Sakaala Services Act, 20111 of 2012 · 18 sections
244. The Karnataka Sales Tax Act, 195725 of 1957 · 48 sections
245. The Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyalaya Act, 200913 of 2010 · 72 sections
246. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes Sub-Allocation and Tribal Sub-Allocation (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 201365 of 2013 · 28 sections
247. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 19782 of 1979 · 0 sections
248. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services under the State) Act, 20221 of 2023 · 0 sections
249. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointment Etc) Act, 19907 of 1991 · 19 sections
250. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointment or Posts in the Services under the State Act, 199443 of 1994 · 0 sections
251. The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Act, 196616 of 1966 · 41 sections
252. The Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Medical, Dental and Engineering Courses (Special Provisions) Act, 200424 of 2004 · 0 sections
253. The Karnataka Service Examinations Act, 197640 of 1976 · 0 sections
254. The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 19618 of 1962 · 70 sections
255. The Karnataka Silkworm Seed, Cocoon and Silk Yarn (Regulation of Production, Supply Distribution and Sale) Act, 19595 of 1960 · 18 sections
256. The Karnataka Slum Areas Development Act, 197333 of 1974 · 77 sections
257. The Karnataka Small Cause Courts Act, 196411 of 1964 · 27 sections
258. The Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 202518 of 2026 · 21 sections
259. The Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 196017 of 1960 · 31 sections
260. The Karnataka Souharda Sahakari Act, 199717 of 2000 · 61 sections
261. The Karnataka Special Investment Region Act, 20225 of 2023 · 40 sections
262. The Karnataka Stamp Act, 195734 of 1957 · 68 sections
263. The Karnataka State AYUSH University Act, 20218 of 2022 · 53 sections
264. The Karnataka State Civil Service (Regulation Of Transfer Of Staff Of Department Of Collegiate Education) (Repeal) Act, 202041 of 2020 · 0 sections
265. The Karnataka State Civil Service (Regulation of Transfer of Staff of Department of Technical Education) (Repeal) Act, 202042 of 2020 · 0 sections
266. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Prohibiton of Absorption of the Services of the Employees of Establishments in Public Sector in to Public Service) Act, 202035 of 2020 · 0 sections
267. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Promotion, Pay and Pension) Act, 197311 of 1974 · 14 sections
268. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Medical Officers and Other Staff) Act, 20112 of 2011 · 12 sections
269. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Staff of Department of Collegiate Education) Act, 20126 of 2013 · 18 sections
270. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Staff of Department of Technical Education) Act, 201212 of 2013 · 33 sections
271. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Teachers) Act, 200729 of 2007 · 14 sections
272. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Teachers) Act, 20204 of 2020 · 19 sections
273. The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfers and Postings of Forest Officers and Other Officials) Act, 20169 of 2017 · 14 sections
274. The Karnataka State Civil Services Act, 197814 of 1990 · 9 sections
275. The Karnataka State Civil Services Prevention of Strikes Act, 196630 of 1966 · 0 sections
276. The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 199528 of 1995 · 18 sections
277. The Karnataka State Commission for Safai Karmacharis Act, 20122 of 2013 · 18 sections
278. The Karnataka State Commission for Women Act, 199517 of 1995 · 20 sections
279. The Karnataka State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 200220 of 2002 · 16 sections
280. The Karnataka State Higher Education Council Act, 201026 of 2010 · 27 sections
281. The Karnataka State Law University Act, 200911 of 2009 · 93 sections
282. The Karnataka State Minorities Commission Act, 199431 of 1994 · 18 sections
283. The Karnataka State Motor Vehicle (Special Provisions) Act, 20151 of 2016 · 0 sections
284. The Karnataka State Open University Act, 199246 of 1994 · 41 sections
285. The Karnataka State Public Records Act, 20109 of 2011 · 18 sections
286. The Karnataka State Road Safety Authority Act, 201745 of 2017 · 41 sections
287. The Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University Act, 201616 of 2016 · 92 sections
288. The Karnataka State Servants (Determination of Age) Act, 197422 of 1974 · 0 sections
289. The Karnataka State Universities Act, 200029 of 2001 · 86 sections
290. The Karnataka Sugarcane (Regulation of Purchase and Supply) Act, 201333 of 2013 · 20 sections
291. The Karnataka Supply of Forest Produce by Government (Revision of Agreements) Act, 198726 of 1989 · 8 sections
292. The Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority Act, 201432 of 2014 · 51 sections
293. The Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 197635 of 1976 · 33 sections
294. The Karnataka Toddy Workers' Welfare Fund Act, 198131 of 1984 · 21 sections
295. The Karnataka Tourism Ropeways Act, 20248 of 2025 · 28 sections
296. The Karnataka Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act, 201521 of 2015 · 37 sections
297. The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 196111 of 1963 · 92 sections
298. The Karnataka Traditional Migratory Shepherds (Welfare Measures and Protection Against Atrocities) Act, 202562 of 2025 · 16 sections
299. The Karnataka Traffic Control Act, 196018 of 1960 · 24 sections
300. The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, 199929 of 2000 · 27 sections
301. The Karnataka Treasure Trove Act, 196223 of 1963 · 21 sections
302. The Karnataka Urban Development Authorities Act, 198734 of 1987 · 92 sections
303. The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Act, 197325 of 1974 · 84 sections
304. The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Act, 20049 of 2004 · 64 sections
305. The Karnataka Village Defence Parties (Repeal) Act, 200416 of 2004 · 0 sections
306. The Karnataka Village Offices Abolition Act, 196114 of 1961 · 11 sections
307. The Karnataka Warehouses Act, 196111 of 1962 · 36 sections
308. The Khaja Bandanawaz University Act, 201818 of 2018 · 62 sections
309. The Kishkinda University Act, 202220 of 2023 · 67 sections
310. The Kitturu Development Authority Act, 201110 of 2012 · 41 sections
311. The Kle Technological University Act, 201222 of 2013 · 62 sections
312. The Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Kshetra Development Authority Act, 201614 of 2016 · 45 sections
313. The Kudala Sangama Development Board Act, 199437 of 1994 · 37 sections
314. The Malnad Area Development Board Act, 199136 of 1991 · 27 sections
315. The Manipal University Bangalore Act, 201246 of 2013 · 59 sections
316. The Mysore (Religions and Charitable) Inams Abolition Act, 195518 of 1955 · 34 sections
317. The Mysore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 199832 of 1998 · 43 sections
318. The Mysuru Development Authority Act, 202439 of 2025 · 85 sections
319. The Mythic Society (Dissolution and Management) Act, 197620 of 1976 · 15 sections
320. The NIE University Act, 201912 of 2019 · 62 sections
321. The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Heritage Area Development Authority Act, 201812 of 2018 · 41 sections
322. The National Law School of India Act, 198622 of 1986 · 33 sections
323. The New Horizon University Act, 202123 of 2021 · 62 sections
324. The Pes University Act, 201216 of 2013 · 62 sections
325. The Pilikula Development Authority Act, 20189 of 2018 · 41 sections
326. The Prevention of Destruction and Loss of Property Act, 198147 of 1981 · 6 sections
327. The Rai Technology University, Bangalore Act, 201240 of 2013 · 61 sections
328. The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Act, 199444 of 1994 · 62 sections
329. The Reva University Act, 201213 of 2013 · 61 sections
330. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 201916 of 2019 · 13 sections
331. The Sahyadri Heritage Development Authority Act, 201121 of 2012 · 26 sections
332. The Sapthagiri Nps University Act, 202218 of 2023 · 67 sections
333. The Sri Jagadhguru Murugarajendra University Act, 202021 of 2021 · 61 sections
334. The Srinivas University Act, 201342 of 2013 · 61 sections
335. The St. Joseph’s University Act, 202124 of 2021 · 65 sections
336. The T.john University Act, 202216 of 2023 · 67 sections
337. The Tunga Bhadra Sugars (Devi Sugars) Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertaking) (Repeal) Act, 200125 of 2001 · 0 sections
338. The Universities of Agricultural Sciences Act, 200910 of 2010 · 69 sections
339. The University of Horticultural Sciences Act, 200911 of 2010 · 67 sections
340. The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology Act, 201335 of 2013 · 58 sections
341. The University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Act, 20219 of 2022 · 56 sections
342. The Vidyashilp University Act, 202020 of 2021 · 62 sections
343. The Visvesvaraya Technological University Act, 199439 of 1994 · 55 sections
344. The Vydehi University Act, 201336 of 2013 · 61 sections
345. The prevention of cruelty to animals (karnataka second amendment) Act 20172 of 2018 · 0 sections

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