Manipur Govt issues Advisory on Official Secrets Violations

Imphal, July 4, 2025 (DIPR): The State Government has reiterated the need to uphold the confidentiality of official documents and notings or files, following instances where government servants and others including former officials and non-official persons were found quoting or retaining classified materials marked ‘Secret’ or ‘Confidential’ in their representations and appeals.

An official memorandum issued by the Secretariat, General Administration Department, Government of Manipur, cautioned that referencing, excerpting, or retaining copies, either in part or whole is not only improper but a violation of Rules 8 to 11 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

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The memorandum further emphasised that any individual contravening these provisions is liable to prosecution, and that government servants found in violation of the said Act and Conduct Rules may be subject to penalties under relevant disciplinary rules, based on the facts and circumstances of each case.

It fervently urged all employees under the State Government including those in PSUs, autonomous bodies, boards, societies, agencies, commissions, companies, universities and aided bodies against unauthorised access, retention, or use of such documents in any form.