The federal government has banned the use of social media without the permission of government employees, the establishment division has also issued an office memorandum.
According to the office memorandum, government employees cannot use any media platform without permission, this decision has been taken to prevent disclosure of official information and documents.
The memorandum states that the government servants should abide by the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964, a government servant will not be able to use any social media application without permission.
According to the office memorandum, a public servant cannot express his opinion or make rhetoric on social media without permission.
Strict action will be taken against the Government servant for violation of instructions, Government servant cannot share official documents or information with unrelated persons.
In the memorandum, it is said that government employees cannot state such opinions or facts that affect the reputation of the government, employees are not allowed to speak against government policy, decisions, national sovereignty, or dignity, and employees cannot talk in the media, which affects relations with other countries.
According to the memorandum, government employees are often seen discussing and debating on social media. The purpose of these guidelines is not to ban the positive use of social media.
Institutions continue to monitor and remove objectionable content from their social media platforms, and government employees of all services and groups are bound to follow the guidelines.
