Seeking the approval of the House, Revenue Minister Karunakara Reddy earlier said the amendment is aimed at only disposing pending applications. No fresh applications will be received during the extended period, he said.
The term of Bagar Hukum committees had expired on April 26, 2008. Under the scheme, the government regularises land that are illegally used by farmers for agriculture activities.
Forest Bill gets nod
The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday approved the Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2009, which intends to impose interest on belated payment of Forest Development Tax.
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