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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Use of Kannada made mandatory in govt work; files not in state language to be returned
Bengaluru: In a firm push to uphold Kannada as the language of governance, the state has made it mandatory for all govt departments to extensively use Kannada in official administration. The directive, issued by chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, warns of disciplinary action against officials failing to comply. The circular, released Tuesday, comes in the wake of repeated complaints by the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) over non-compliance with earlier instructions. It reiterates that all official correspondence, file notations, meeting agendas, nameplates, and documentation must be in Kannada. It excludes communication with the Centre, courts, or other states. "All departments must respond in Kannada to applications and letters received in Kannada," the circular states. It also mandates that nameplates of govt offices be displayed only in Kannada. Legislative proceedings, official correspondence, notices, and internal communications such as meeting agendas and file notes should also be prepared in the state's official language. "Even forms, record books, and templates provided in English must be filled out in Kannada wherever applicable," the circular states. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Chief minister Siddaramaiah has come down strongly on laxity in implementing the language policy. "Any government file that lacks notes or correspondence in Kannada should be returned for proper revision and clarification," he ordered. He reminded officials that it is their responsibility to implement the policy at all levels of governance. The order applies to all officials and staff in govt departments, corporations, boards, universities, aided institutions, and local bodies. Welcoming the move, KDA president Purushottam Bilimale said in a letter to Rajneesh: "The warning of disciplinary action has already had a significant and positive impact. Prakash Raj meets CM Meanwhile, actor Prakash Raj and farmer representatives met chief minister Siddaramaiah Thursday and demanded that the govt withdraw its notification to acquire their land for an aerospace park at Devanahalli's Channarayapatna village. Raj later told reporters Siddaramaiah had promised to drop the acquisition plan. "He had visited the protest site when he was in the opposition and had termed the acquisition an injustice," Raj said. He said farmers would have no livelihoods if their fertile agricultural land was acquired. "Should they be watchmen and cleaners in industries? We are aware of the deception taking place in the name of development," he said. Organisers of Devanahalli Chalo protest accused industries minister MB Patil of "collaborating" with corporates. They termed him 'corporate contract minister' and said that there were several forces behind him lobbying for the land.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Karnataka Government Makes Kannada Must for All Official Work
The Karnataka government has told all officers and workers to use Kannada in all government work. This rule is from the Karnataka State Language Act, 1963. Kannada is the main language for government offices in the state. What Must Be in Kannada If someone sends a letter in Kannada, the answer must also be in Kannada. Office name boards, public notices, meeting papers, and letters must be in Kannada. Orders about staff transfers, appointments, and leave must be in Kannada. Forms and files, even if in English, must be filled in Kannada. Meeting notes, records, and agendas must also be in Kannada. When English Can Be Used You can only use English if: You are writing to the central government, You are writing to another state, or You are writing to the courts. What's Going Wrong Some offices are still using English. Some officers write notes on files in English. Some departments, like Public Works, are making reports only in English. Zilla Panchayat officers are sending meeting details in English too. The Chief Minister has said: If a file is not in Kannada, it will be sent back. Officers will need to explain why they used English. The government says: All officers and workers must follow this rule. It applies to all offices, boards, colleges, and local bodies. If someone does not follow the rule, they will be punished. The Kannada Development Authority is checking and reporting offices that do not follow the rule.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Fully use Kannada for administrative work or face action
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has instructed officials to use Kannada extensively for administrative purposes across all state departments and district administrations, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against those who fail to comply. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh issued a circular in this regard on Tuesday. 'Despite several circulars issued to administer in Kannada, the Kannada Development Authority has been reporting that the instructions are not being followed. In this context, it has been reiterated that the instructions must be followed compulsorily, and disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate them,' the circular said. It said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while pointing out that despite instructions for notings on files in government correspondence to be in Kannada, they are not being implemented effectively, has directed that 'if the notes and correspondence in the files are not in Kannada, such files should be returned and an explanation should be sought.' 'It is the duty of all officers and employees to implement the language policy in the administration to the fullest extent and at all levels. Therefore, it is reiterated once again that all officers and employees of the government, corporations, boards, local bodies, universities, and aided organisations should strictly implement the instructions given in the already issued government orders,' it added. The circular further pointed out that during recent Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meetings, some Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers issued agendas and presented departmental information in English, a violation reported by the Kannada Development reminded officials that under the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, Kannada is the administrative language of the state. Applications and letters received in Kannada must be replied to in Kannada, and government office nameplates should be displayed in Kannada. The circular reiterated that proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, official correspondence, calling attention notices, and government orders—including those related to appointments, transfers, and leave—must be issued in Kannada.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Karnataka govt directs officials to use Kannada for administrative work
The Karnataka government has instructed officials to use Kannada extensively for administrative purposes across all state departments and district administrations, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against those who fail to comply. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh issued a circular in this regard on Tuesday. "Despite several circulars issued to administer in Kannada, the Kannada Development Authority has been reporting that the instructions are not being followed. In this context, it has been reiterated that the instructions must be followed compulsorily, and disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate them," the circular said. It said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while pointing out that despite instructions for notings on files in government correspondence to be in Kannada, they are not being implemented effectively, has directed that "if the notes and correspondence in the files are not in Kannada, such files should be returned and an explanation should be sought." "It is the duty of all officers and employees to implement the language policy in the administration to the fullest extent and at all levels. Therefore, it is reiterated once again that all officers and employees of the government, corporations, boards, local bodies, universities, and aided organisations should strictly implement the instructions given in the already issued government orders," it added. The circular further pointed out that during recent Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meetings, some Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers issued agendas and presented departmental information in English, a violation reported by the Kannada Development Authority. It reminded officials that under the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, Kannada is the administrative language of the state. Applications and letters received in Kannada must be replied to in Kannada, and government office nameplates should be displayed in Kannada. The circular reiterated that proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, official correspondence, calling attention notices, and government orders—including those related to appointments, transfers, and leave—must be issued in Kannada. It also instructed that English language forms, records, and internal correspondence must be completed in Kannada. Except for communication with the Central Government, foreign states, and courts, all official correspondence must be in Kannada. The circular emphasised that meeting notices, agendas, brief notes, and proceedings should be prepared in Kannada to effectively implement the state's language policy.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Fully use Kannada for administrative work or face action, Karnataka govt warns officials
Bengaluru, The Karnataka government has instructed officials to use Kannada extensively for administrative purposes across all state departments and district administrations, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against those who fail to comply. Fully use Kannada for administrative work or face action, Karnataka govt warns officials Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh issued a circular in this regard on Tuesday. "Despite several circulars issued to administer in Kannada, the Kannada Development Authority has been reporting that the instructions are not being followed. In this context, it has been reiterated that the instructions must be followed compulsorily, and disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate them," the circular said. It said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while pointing out that despite instructions for notings on files in government correspondence to be in Kannada, they are not being implemented effectively, has directed that "if the notes and correspondence in the files are not in Kannada, such files should be returned and an explanation should be sought." "It is the duty of all officers and employees to implement the language policy in the administration to the fullest extent and at all levels. Therefore, it is reiterated once again that all officers and employees of the government, corporations, boards, local bodies, universities, and aided organisations should strictly implement the instructions given in the already issued government orders," it added. The circular further pointed out that during recent Karnataka Development Programme meetings, some Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers issued agendas and presented departmental information in English, a violation reported by the Kannada Development Authority. It reminded officials that under the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, Kannada is the administrative language of the state. Applications and letters received in Kannada must be replied to in Kannada, and government office nameplates should be displayed in Kannada. The circular reiterated that proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, official correspondence, calling attention notices, and government orders—including those related to appointments, transfers, and leave—must be issued in Kannada. It also instructed that English language forms, records, and internal correspondence must be completed in Kannada. Except for communication with the Central Government, foreign states, and courts, all official correspondence must be in Kannada. The circular emphasised that meeting notices, agendas, brief notes, and proceedings should be prepared in Kannada to effectively implement the state's language policy. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
