The Mysuru district administration has made it mandatory for producers and organisers to obtain prior permission from the Deputy Commissioner before engaging children as actors or artistes in films, television serials and other audio-visual commercial programmes. According to a press release by the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Mysuru, the requirement is in accordance with the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and its Amendment Act, 2016. The Act also strictly prohibits the engagement of adolescents in the age group of 14 to 18 years in hazardous occupations and processes. In case of violation, the employer is liable to imprisonment ranging from six months to two years and a fine of ₹20,000 to ₹50,000, or both. The decision has been taken keeping in view the educational interests of children.