{"id":1296863,"date":"2025-06-26T10:43:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296863"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:13:57","slug":"karnataka-govt-employees-will-face-action-if-kannada-not-used-in-offices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/karnataka-govt-employees-will-face-action-if-kannada-not-used-in-offices\/","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka Govt Employees Will Face Action If Kannada Not Used In Offices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a firm directive aimed at reinforcing regional identity and compliance with the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, the state government has reiterated that Kannada must be used extensively across all government departments and administrative levels. Officials failing to implement this mandate will face disciplinary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-10.42.34\u202fAM-1024x634.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1296878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-10.42.34\u202fAM-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-10.42.34\u202fAM-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-10.42.34\u202fAM-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-10.42.34\u202fAM-1536x951.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-10.42.34\u202fAM.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Circular Issued by Chief Secretary<\/strong><br>The circular, signed by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, notes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/bengaluru-news\/fully-use-kannada-for-administrative-work-or-face-action-karnataka-govt-warns-officials-101750862400268.html\">despite<\/a> earlier instructions, several departments continue to use English for official communication. Reports from the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) reveal ongoing violations of previous orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siddaramaiah\u2019s Strong Stand on Language Policy<\/strong><br>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed dissatisfaction over the continued use of English in file notings and internal communications. He directed that files not using Kannada must be returned and explanations be sought from the responsible officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mandate Applies Across All Levels<\/strong><br>The language directive applies to all arms of the government, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District administrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-run corporations and boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local bodies and municipalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universities and aided institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These bodies are required to conduct all communication, file notings, and agenda preparations in Kannada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Violations Prompted New Action<\/strong><br>Recent Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meetings revealed that some Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat CEOs had prepared agendas and reports in English. The KDA flagged these violations, prompting the renewed circular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specific Language Requirements Listed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications received in Kannada must be replied to in Kannada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office nameplates must be in Kannada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government orders, transfer letters, and leave communications must be issued in Kannada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal records, forms, and meeting documents must be in Kannada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only communications with the Central Government, foreign states, or courts are exempted from this requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion: A Cultural and Administrative Push<\/strong><br>The Karnataka government\u2019s directive serves as a strong message to uphold Kannada not only as a cultural symbol but also as the functional language of governance. With penalties in place, the state aims to ensure that administrative efficiency and regional pride go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yappe.in\/karnataka\/bengaluru\/karnataka-government-secretariat-employees-canteen\/1849190\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a firm directive aimed at reinforcing regional identity and compliance with the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, the state government has reiterated that Kannada must be used extensively across all government departments and administrative levels. Officials failing to implement this mandate will face disciplinary action. 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