The Government of Karnataka issued a notification amending the Karnataka Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Rules 1961, which facilitate priority/preferential appointments of Kannadigas, who are Indian citizens and are residing in Karnataka for not less than 15 years and are able to read, write and speak Kannada language, in industrial establishments subject to suitability, qualification, experience and other requirements.
Key Highlights from the Notification:
- Every industrial establishment operating or carrying on business in Karnataka, whether or not receiving or obtaining any benefit of concession / rebate / deferment / exemptions / or any other similar benefits under any industrial or other policy of the state, should give priority appointment to Kannadigas who are (i) Indian citizens; (ii) are residing in Karnataka for not less than 15 years; and (iii) are able to read, write and speak Kannada language.
- The Amendment Rules also informs that in order to get incentive from the State Government, every industrial establishment has to provide at least 5% of employment to persons with bench mark disabilities. A person with ‘benchmark disability’ means a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability.
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