Karandlaje objected particularly to a provision allowing the state government, on the recommendation of a high-level committee, to alienate or permit the use of up to 5% of a parks total area through sale, lease, gift, exchange, mortgage or other means.

The Karnataka Cabinet clearing a Bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, to allow 5% of parks and garden lands to be alienated for public purposes,…

Under the Bill, up to 5% of the total extent of any park or garden can be alienated for infrastructure or utility projects