Srinagar, Oct 5 (JKNS): The School Education Department has issued a strong warning to government teachers and employees over alleged misuse of social media, cautioning that violators will face strict disciplinary action under existing service rules.
Acting on directions from the Secretary of School Education during a review meeting on October 3, CEO Baramulla in an order as per news agency JKNS said that some government employees have been using social media to interfere in departmental policy matters, which is a violation of GAD Circular No. 09-JK of 2023 and Government Order No. 1646-JK of 2017.
Chief Education Officers have been instructed to immediately report any violations so that disciplinary proceedings can be initiated.
The order warns that offenders may face penalties such as censure, fine up to one month’s pay, withholding of increments or promotion, demotion, recovery of losses, premature retirement, removal from service, or dismissal with disqualification from future employment.
The CEO clarified that the guidelines do not discourage the constructive use of social media but strictly prohibit unwarranted posts, comments, debates, or sharing of inappropriate content by government employees.
All employees of the School Education Department in District Baramulla have been directed to comply fully to avoid disciplinary consequences, order reads.(JKNS)
