Allahabad HC Expresses Displeasure Over Officials Using Social Media To Showcase Their Works

Prayagraj, May 11 (TNA) The Allahabad High Court has expressed its displeasure over the officers broadcasting videos of their actions. While hearing the petition of Adarsh Kumar, a resident of Kanpur, Justice JJ Munir asked the Secretary Personnel for an affidavit in this regard. But in the affidavit filed by the Secretary Personnel, the rules of government servants were presented, on which the court expressed displeasure and said that this court is well aware of the law and service rules.

The High Court has directed the state government to prevent the officials from airing such videos showing their activities in channels, social media or print media. Also, the court has directed the Additional Chief Secretary Personnel to file an affidavit keeping these points in mind.

The court said that it wants to know that the officers are dealing with the media and social media ignoring the service rules made for them. What kind of training is given to the newly appointed government officials, be it central or state? Such training has very limited impact on officers unless they are reminded of their responsibilities during fieldwork.

The court said that this court has taken judicial notice of the fact that often the district level officials conduct media coverage of their activities and later broadcast it on videos, video channels, social media, print media etc. with pretentious titles. In such a situation, it is the responsibility of the government to prevent the officials from doing such acts. The court has directed the Additional Chief Secretary Personnel to file a better affidavit in this matter within a week.