The Mysuru district administration has made it compulsory for producers and organisers to get prior permission from the Deputy Commissioner before involving children as actors or artistes in films, television serials, and other audio-visual commercial programmes. This move follows the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and its Amendment Act, 2016. The law forbids employment of children below 14 years in any occupation, except limited artistic roles with approval, ensuring children’s education is not harmed. Adolescents aged 14 to 18 are banned from hazardous jobs. Violations can lead to 6 months to 2 years imprisonment and fines from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000. Repeat offences may bring 1 to 3 years imprisonment. Producers must submit an undertaking called Form ‘C’, a list of participating children, and parental consent to the District Magistrate before starting work. The Assistant Labour Commissioner warned, "Using children for acting without obtaining the mandatory permission from the Deputy Commissioner would amount to a violation of law, and legal action will be initiated against the organisers and producers responsible." This step aims to protect children's education while allowing limited artistic work under strict rules. The directive was announced on January 29, 2026, at 6:18 pm IST.