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Hindustan Times
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No legal bar on use of Tulu in panchayat meetings, clarifies language academy chief
Mangaluru , The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy on Friday clarified that there is no legal restriction on the use of Tulu language in gram panchayat meetings, amid concerns raised over a recent advisory issued by the Dakshina Kannada district administration. No legal bar on use of Tulu in panchayat meetings, clarifies language academy chief Taranath Gatti Kapikad, president of the academy, said elected representatives are free to use Tulu during discussions in gram panchayat general body meetings, and that there is no statutory provision that limits the use of regional languages in such forums. The clarification follows a representation submitted by a local civil society group, Yashaswi Nagarika Seva Samsthe, to the Chief Executive Officer of the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat. The petition had urged the district authorities to discourage the use of Tulu in panchayat meetings and to give priority to Kannada. Acting on the petition, the ZP CEO reportedly issued a letter to taluk-level panchayat executive officers, directing them to take action "as per rules." However, the ZP CEO's letter does not explicitly mention any prohibition on Tulu, nor does it mandate Kannada-only proceedings. This has led to ambiguity and triggered concerns among Tulu language advocates. "The use of Tulu in local government meetings has been a long-standing practice in this region. Across Karnataka, panchayat members often speak in their native tongues. There is no legal hindrance to this," Kapikad said. He urged the ZP CEO to withdraw the letter to prevent any misinterpretation that could undermine the linguistic rights of local communities. He also emphasised that India's constitutional framework upholds linguistic and cultural diversity. "Respecting all languages is central to our democratic values and the spirit of the Constitution," he added. Tulu, a Dravidian language spoken widely in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, is not among the 22 official languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution but has a strong presence in cultural and social life in the region. The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has formally appealed to the district administration to retract the advisory in the interest of linguistic harmony and clarity. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tulu Academy refutes claims of subsidy withdrawal
Mangaluru: Amidst public confusion and political remarks, the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has issued a firm clarification stating that no concessions for using the Tulu Bhavan in Mangaluru have been withdrawn. In a detailed press note, Academy President Taranath Gatti Kapikad affirmed that cultural bodies organising Tulu language and literary events continue to enjoy a 50% discount on the hall's rent, with additional waivers extended to those hosting Yakshagana and theatrical performances. The Academy further clarified that programmes held in collaboration with it are offered the venue free of cost, while full charges apply solely to non-cultural, private functions. Addressing another point of contention, Kapikad stressed that the Academy does not function as a certifying authority for mother tongue declarations. The official Tulu Koota Certificate, he explained, must be obtained from local Tahsildars, akin to caste or income certificates. Students can apply for the certificate by submitting relevant school documents to the respective taluk office. In urgent cases, the certificate is issued on the same day. He also underlined that certificates are given only to participants of training camps, workshops, or seminars conducted by or in partnership with the Academy. No certificates are issued for unrelated examinations or events. The Academy's clarification appears to be in response to recent remarks by Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath, which Kapikad described as being made without adequate information. 'This clarification was necessary to dispel misunderstandings,' he concluded.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tulu Academy Refutes Claims of Hall Subsidy Withdrawal, Clarifies Role in Issuing Language Certificates
Mangaluru: Amidst public confusion and political remarks, the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has issued a firm clarification stating that no concessions for using the Tulu Bhavan in Mangaluru have been withdrawn. In a detailed press note, Academy President Taranath Gatti Kapikad affirmed that cultural bodies organising Tulu language and literary events continue to enjoy a 50% discount on the hall's rent, with additional waivers extended to those hosting Yakshagana and theatrical performances. The Academy further clarified that programmes held in collaboration with it are offered the venue free of cost, while full charges apply solely to non-cultural, private functions. Addressing another point of contention, Kapikad stressed that the Academy does not function as a certifying authority for mother tongue declarations. The official Tulu Koota Certificate, he explained, must be obtained from local Tahsildars, akin to caste or income certificates. Students can apply for the certificate by submitting relevant school documents to the respective taluk office. In urgent cases, the certificate is issued on the same day. He also underlined that certificates are given only to participants of training camps, workshops, or seminars conducted by or in partnership with the Academy. No certificates are issued for unrelated examinations or events. The Academy's clarification appears to be in response to recent remarks by Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath, which Kapikad described as being made without adequate information. 'This clarification was necessary to dispel misunderstandings,' he concluded.
