Trade licences of businesses that don’t implement Kannada signboard rule not to be renewed
2 months ago

Trade licences of businesses that don’t implement Kannada signboard rule not to be renewed

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will not renew or grant trade licences to commercial establishments that fail to comply with the 60:40 rule for the use of Kannada on their signboards. In the last year, several new shops may have come up, and those shops should also be given trade licences only if they follow this rule,” he said. Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath said that while there are over 50,000 trade licences issued by the civic body, the number of unauthorised shops is estimated to be over 2 lakh. Implementation Committees Prof. Bilimale said the KDA had directed the BBMP to form Kannada Implementation Committees across eight zones to oversee implementation laws pertaining to Kannada.

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Trade licence may be cancelled if 60% Kannada on signboards rule is violated
1 month, 1 week ago

Trade licence may be cancelled if 60% Kannada on signboards rule is violated

The Hindu  

The rule of 60% Kannada in signboards in commercial establishments needs to be implemented effectively in Mysuru district although the implementation so far is not disappointing, said Kannada Development Authority chairman Purushottama Bilimale. Kannada-speaking HRD staff in MNCs Prof. Bilimale said the State government has to issue directions to the MNCs to hire at least one Kannada-speaking staff in its …

BBMP issues guidelines for renewing trade licences
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BBMP issues guidelines for renewing trade licences

The Hindu  

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath on Monday released a circular outlining the process for renewing trade licences for the financial year 2025-26 within the BBMP jurisdiction. The BBMP has stated that trade licences will not be granted for shops established after 2015 on roads less than 40 feet wide in residential zones, while establishments on roads …

In India's tech capital, Kannada now gets "prominence" on signboards of businesses
1 year ago

In India's tech capital, Kannada now gets "prominence" on signboards of businesses

Hindustan Times  

A bill mandating 60 per cent use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments was passed by the Karnataka Assembly in February, and the government had warned that non-compliance would lead to cancellation of the licences of businesses. Bengaluru's civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike had earlier set a February 28 deadline to comply with 60 per cent …

Deadline for 60% Kannada signage in Bengaluru ends: What happens next?
1 year ago

Deadline for 60% Kannada signage in Bengaluru ends: What happens next?

India Today  

The deadline for changing signboards in Bengaluru to ensure Kannada-English is in a 60:40 ratio ended on Wednesday, February 28. Starting today, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will take strict action against shops that have not complied with the directive, with establishments running the risk of suspension of trade licenses. The order, mandated by BBMP Chief Tushar Giri Nath in …

BBMP to Seal or Suspend 3044 Establishments for Violating Kannada Name Board Directive
1 year ago

BBMP to Seal or Suspend 3044 Establishments for Violating Kannada Name Board Directive

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As deadline ends for the installation of name boards with 60 percent in Kannada in upper half, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has identified as many as 3044 commercial establishments which have failed to stick to the implementation the direction issued to them through a circular. Of the 55, 187 commercial establishments/firms under BBMP limits, 52, 134 have installed name …

Kannada board: BBMP notice to traders
1 year ago

Kannada board: BBMP notice to traders

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The BBMP health department, which is the implementing authority of 60 per cent Kannada display on sign boards, has sent notice to over 50,000 traders and shops. According to officials, by deploying health inspectors, marshals and continued inspection, the order was implemented in over 40,000 shops and establishments and there is a pendency of 3,616 cases. According to Syed …

Karnataka assembly passes bill for 60% Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka assembly passes bill for 60% Kannada on signboards

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill mandating 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments across the state, with the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government asserting that non-compliance would lead to cancellation of licences. Moving the bill for the consideration of the House, Kannada and culture minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the government is framing rules to enforce …

Bill mandating 60% use of Kannada signages tabled in Karnataka Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

Bill mandating 60% use of Kannada signages tabled in Karnataka Assembly

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Tuesday tabled a bill mandating 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments across the state in legislative assembly during the ongoing budget session. Last year, pro-Kannada activists vandalised several establishments in the state According to the statement of objects and reasons of the bill, Kannada shall be displayed in the …

Karnataka: Govt tables bill mandating the use of 60% Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Govt tables bill mandating the use of 60% Kannada on signboards

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled the bill mandating the use of Kannada on business signboards. Previously, on January 5, the Karnataka Cabinet approved an ordinance aimed at amending the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act to enforce the 60% usage of Kannada on signboards. On December 27, a fringe language group vandalised numerous business establishments across the city, demanding …

Karnataka Governor sends back ordinance on 60% use of Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Governor sends back ordinance on 60% use of Kannada on signboards

India Today  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned an ordinance to the state government which mandated the usage of Kannada on 60 per cent of signboards of businesses and establishments. The Karnataka Cabinet approved the ordinance on January 5 to amend the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act. However, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar disclosed on Tuesday that the Governor had sent the …

60% Kannada rule: BBMP issues notices to more than 34,000 shops in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

60% Kannada rule: BBMP issues notices to more than 34,000 shops in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has started issuing notices to commercial establishments in the city that have yet to comply with the ‘60% Kannada’ rule on name boards. 60% Kannada rule: BBMP issues notices to more than 34,000 shops in Bengaluru According to local media reports, BBMP sent more than 6,000 notices to shops in Bengaluru’s Bommanahalli area alone and …

BBMP to serve notices to Kannada signboard violators
1 year, 2 months ago

BBMP to serve notices to Kannada signboard violators

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath directed the officials to issue notices to shops for creating awareness on Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act 2022. Mr. Giri Nath said during the survey conducted by the civic body, if the shop was found not adhering to 60:40 ratio, then a notice should be served. Mr. Giri Nath further …

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