DCs directed to monitor use of Kannada in nameplates: Min. Shivaraj Tangadagi
Belagavi: Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi on Friday said that all Deputy Commissioners in Karnataka have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the rule mandating 60 percent Kannada on the nameplates of commercial and public establishments.
Responding to Congress member Dr. Umashree in the Legislative Council, the minister said the requirement is part of Section 17(6) of the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022. The rule applies to commercial, industrial and business enterprises, trusts, counselling centres, hospitals, laboratories, entertainment centres, hotels and all institutions operating with government or local body approval.
Shivaraj Tangadagi said the responsibility for enforcing the rule lies with the Deputy Commissioners, who have already been directed to act under the provisions of the Act. He clarified that the implementation is a continuous process, and the question of incompleteness does not arise.
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As per Rule 23 of the Act, establishments that fail to follow the nameplate requirement will face a fine of Rs 5,000 for the first offence, Rs 10,000 for the second offense, and Rs 20,000 for every subsequent offence. Repeated violations may also lead to cancellation of the business license.
The minister added that the government has made the 60 percent Kannada nameplate rule mandatory within a month.
To ensure compliance, a special task force has been constituted in eight zones and district centres of Bengaluru to monitor establishments and take action where required.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
