BENGALURU: The Karnataka government will soon prohibit its employees from acting in movies and TV serials, and from criticising the policies of state and central governments.
In the draft Karnataka State Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 2020, which was published on Tuesday, the government has laid down dos and don’ts and given 15 days’ time for people to submit suggestions and objections.
As per the proposal, staff are barred from conducting or participating in editing or managing a newspaper or publication without permission from the competent authority. They also cannot sponsor programmes on radio and TV channels.
No foreign tours without nod
However, publication of books on literature, drama, essays, poetry, short stories, novels or fiction without obtaining permission is allowed. The employees cannot consume intoxicating drinks and drugs during duty and in public places. They are banned from going on foreign tours without permission.
Rules said employees must wear a decent dress and work uniform if they have one. Also, they cannot accept or give dowry in marriage.
In 2011, the HC had dismissed a writ petition filed by IAS officer K Shivaram challenging the government order prohibiting its employees and bureaucrats from acting in movies and TV serials. In his petition, he had contended he acted in films to promote art and culture, but the court did not consider it.