Senior Woman Administrative Officer in Shimla Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Promotion of Private Products

Shimla, Feb 27: A senior woman administrative officer posted in Shimla has come under scrutiny after videos promoting a private company’s products surfaced on her social media accounts. The content, shared over the past week, has triggered debate regarding compliance with Civil Services Conduct Rules, particularly provisions that bar government employees from engaging in trade or business activities.

The matter has reportedly reached the state government, and Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has directed the concerned department to examine the issue. While questions have been raised on social media about whether such endorsements are permissible for serving officers, the officer concerned has declined to comment so far. Officials indicated that appropriate action, if required, will be taken after a detailed review of the facts.