The Maharashtra government revises an order that had required deputy chief ministers, ministers, and ministers of state to receive newspapers and periodicals only through online subscriptions. According to reports, the General Administration Department (GAD) issues the edit a day after announcing that the online-only arrangement would take effect from September 1. The updated order restores the ability for ministers to opt for physical (print) newspapers, reversing the earlier move that had removed the print option.
The change applies to categories of senior officials covered by the original directive, including deputy CMs, ministers, and ministers of state. The correction is described as restoring the previous approach while keeping the broader requirement of access through newspapers and periodicals organized by the state. Both outlets report that the revision is made shortly after the initial notification, indicating that the government reintroduces the print alternative rather than proceeding solely with digital subscriptions.
The reports do not cite detailed reasons for the reversal, but they agree on the timeline and the restored option for ministers.
