The Act defines a local candidate as a person born in the Karnataka and domiciled in the State for 15 years. Additionally, the person should speak, read and write Kannada in a legible manner. The candidates should have a secondary school certificate with Kannada as a language. If not, they must pass a Kannada proficiency test as specified by the nodal agency.
Coimbatore: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a landmark bill that mandates 100% reservation for Kannadigas in 'C & D' grade posts across all private industries in the state. This move is aimed at ensuring job opportunities for local residents and promoting the use of the Kannada language in the corporate sector.
The bill stipulates that 50% of administrative positions and 75% of non-administrative positions in private companies must be filled by local candidates proficient in Kannada. If suitable local candidates are unavailable, companies are required to collaborate with the government to provide training to local individuals within three years.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his support for the bill on Twitter, stating, "It is our government's wish that the Kannadigas should avoid being deprived of jobs in the land of Kannada and should be given an opportunity to build a comfortable life in the motherland."
The state government plans to pass this bill in the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly session scheduled for July 18. The legislation defines a local candidate as someone born in Karnataka who has lived in the state for at least 15 years or can speak and write Kannada fluently.
Companies failing to comply with the new regulations face penalties ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000. Continued non-compliance after the initial penalty will result in additional fines, which may extend up to Rs. 100 per day until the violation is rectified.
This bill represents a significant step towards promoting local employment and preserving the linguistic identity of Karnataka in the private sector. However, it may also pose challenges for companies in terms of recruitment and compliance with the new regulations.
The bill stipulates that 50% of administrative positions and 75% of non-administrative positions in private companies must be filled by local candidates proficient in Kannada. If suitable local candidates are unavailable, companies are required to collaborate with the government to provide training to local individuals within three years.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his support for the bill on Twitter, stating, "It is our government's wish that the Kannadigas should avoid being deprived of jobs in the land of Kannada and should be given an opportunity to build a comfortable life in the motherland."
The state government plans to pass this bill in the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly session scheduled for July 18. The legislation defines a local candidate as someone born in Karnataka who has lived in the state for at least 15 years or can speak and write Kannada fluently.
Companies failing to comply with the new regulations face penalties ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000. Continued non-compliance after the initial penalty will result in additional fines, which may extend up to Rs. 100 per day until the violation is rectified.
This bill represents a significant step towards promoting local employment and preserving the linguistic identity of Karnataka in the private sector. However, it may also pose challenges for companies in terms of recruitment and compliance with the new regulations.