Karnataka withdraws photography ban in govt offices day after imposition

Reportedly, the association had alleged before the government that some employees were being harassed by certain people by shooting photos and videos inside government premises.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai (Photo: PTI)
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1 min read Last Updated : Jul 16 2022 | 6:55 PM IST

Following instructions from Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, the Karnataka government has withdrawn the ban it had put on photography and videography in any government offices across the state.

The Chief Minister took the decision after reviewing the decision of banning photography and videography. He issued orders for its withdrawal with immediate effect.

On Friday, the State government had issued the ban orders after the State Government Employees Association submitted a petition for the ban.

Reportedly, the association had alleged before the government that some employees were being harassed by certain people by shooting photos and videos inside government premises.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Topics :Basavaraj Somappa BommaiKarnataka governmentphotography

First Published: Jul 16 2022 | 6:43 PM IST

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