govt officials who leak info to media may face osa action
NEW DELHI, Feb. 19 -- The Union government has warned government officials that sharing "classified/sensitive" information with media could attract proceedings under the Official Secrets Act (OSA).
Last month, the ministry of home affairs circulated a classified note to secretaries of all ministries and departments, updating a circular sent out 28 years ago, by adding the threat of proceedings under OSA, people familiar with the matter said, briefing Hindustan Times on the contents of the note.
HT learns the circular was also sent to the heads of paramilitary forces. P9...
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