Officials Told to Use Only Kannada for Admin Work

If the notes and correspondence in the files are not in Kannada, such files should be returned and an explanation should be sought. GOVERNMENT ORDER

- Press Trust of India

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.