NEW DELHI: The CBDT has asked Income Tax department officials to “avoid” discussing official decisions on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and others.
A directive in this regard has been issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the policy-making body of the tax department, to all regional heads of the organisation in the country for being circulated to the officials.
“It has been noticed that some officers of the department are frequently discussing official decisions, including minutes of in-camera meetings on social media platforms like Whatsapp, Twitter, Facebook and others. Such discussion or circulation of official material without authorisation of the Competent Authority is to be avoided.
“It is reiterated that specific officers are authorised for posting information on these social media platforms on behalf of the Income Tax department. Unauthorised or unofficial circulation of minutes of meetings, official discussions of any kind on social media must be avoided at all costs,” CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra wrote to his regional chiefs recently.
Officials said the CBDT had come across various instances in this regard in the past and hence had issued the latest directive. (AGENCIES)
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