DISPUTE BETWEEN LALIT KALA AKADEMI AND MINISTRY PRECEDED RESTRICTIVE ORDER.

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Disagreements between Lalit Kala Akademi and the Ministry over autonomy, appointments, and events spark tensions, leading to terminations.

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Highlights of the Tensions and Complaints Related to Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) :

Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) hosts an annual national exhibition and award ceremony.
The Ministry expresses displeasure over LKA Chairman’s autonomous decisions, particularly in consultant appointments.
Allegations arose regarding Nagdas’s attempts to run the Akademi as an autonomous body rather than a government entity, leading to disagreements.
Allegations arose regarding Nagdas’s attempts to run the Akademi as an autonomous body rather than a government entity, leading to disagreements.
Ministry terminates services of 24 employees, citing financial burden and lack of concurrence in appointments.
Complaint lodged with the ministry regarding chairman’s actions on selecting new council members.

About Lalit Kala Akademi:

Established: Inaugurated on August 5, 1954, by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
Mission: Promote and propagate understanding of Indian art domestically and internationally.
Collection: Houses a permanent collection showcasing contemporary, modern, folk, and tribal art of India.
National Exhibition: Hosts the prestigious annual National Exhibition of Art.
Funding: Receives funding from the Ministry of Culture.
Regional Centers: Operates regional centers in Chennai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Garhi.
Headquarters: Based in New Delhi.

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