MOD permit must for military uniforms [December 10 2010]

Film and tele-drama stars and military personnel need to get permission to wear uniforms from the Ministry of Defence to appear before the media, films and tele-dramas, Ministry sources said. Director General Media Centre for National Security Lakshman Hulugalle said the decision was taken to standardize the using of security forces uniforms by those who wants to appear before media, films and media. “ They should get prior permission from the Ministry and legal action will be taken against those who fails to follow the procedure,” he said. According to new regulations using visuals of uniformed military personnel in the news telecasts are permitted.