The Government of Karnataka on March 02, 2023, issued the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Classification and Registration) (Amendment) Rules, 2023. As per the amendment, the Management of any institution submitted forged document in relation to building safety, fire safety shall be liable for action as in accordance with the National Building Code of India 2016 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the said official responsible for issue of such false certificates and shall also be liable accordingly.
Institutions furnishing false information or document shall be liable for disciplinary action under the Act and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, such institution shall be de-recognized and debarred from seeking No Objection Certificate for a period of two years.
