Bengaluru, March 11 -- Four pieces of legislation were introduced in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, including a Bill aimed at preserving and digitising the State's manuscript heritage and amendments affecting local body elections, police tenure, and the service conditions of the Lokayukta.

Among the measures tabled was the Karnataka Jnana Bhandar Manuscripts and Digitisation Bill, which proposes a framework for identifying, documenting and preserving manuscripts across the State while making them accessible for research and public use.

The Bill was introduced by Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism Minister H.K. Patil. It proposes the creation of the Karnataka Manuscripts Authority to oversee the survey, conservation a...