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Maharashtra Issues New Social Media Guidelines: Govt Employees Can't Criticise Policies of the State
- On July 28, 2025, the Maharashtra government issued a GR prohibiting employees from criticising state or central policies, warning of disciplinary action.
- Citing risks of unauthorised information sharing, the Maharashtra government noted the guidelines aim to regulate conduct and prevent false or misleading content on social media platforms.
- Maharashtra government employees must maintain separate personal and official accounts, using WhatsApp and Telegram only for internal coordination, and cannot feature government logos or uniforms on personal social media.
- Violations will invoke disciplinary proceedings under the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1979, and extend to all officers and staff, including contract and deputation hires.
- Issued under the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1979, the GR aims to regulate conduct and uphold government credibility on social media.
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Refrain from criticising govt policies on social media, Maharashtra govt tells its employees
Adding that the social media should not be used for self promotion, the GR stated, “While employees are permitted to share updates about collective efforts or successful implementation of schemes"
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According to the government decision issued on Monday, the Maharashtra Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1979, will also apply to the use of social media. Employees violating these rules will be subject to disciplinary action as per the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979. 📰 Maharashtra Government Issues Guidelines for Govt Officers and Employees on Use of Social Media To Avoid Spread of False Information.
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NewsDrumMaharashtra govt employees can't criticise policies of govt, as per new state social media norms
Mumbai, Jul 28 (PTI) Employees of the Maharashtra government cannot criticise the existing or past policies of the state government or any other dispensation in the country, according to the new social media guidelines issued on Monday. A Government Resolution (GR) also stated that the employees will have to maintain separate accounts for personal and […]
Maharashtra issues new social media guidelines: Govt employees can't criticise policies of the state
The Maharashtra government has issued new social media policies due to which the state government employees cannot criticise the existing or past policies of the state government.
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