**Executive Summary**
This notification from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), dated November 26, 2025, warns against the circulation of fake information using the Ministry's name, logo, and authority. It references a specific fake notice dated November 25, 2025, regarding a "Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names, Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities." The notification advises the public and stakeholders to exercise caution and verify information through official channels.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Prohibited Actions:**
* Disseminating unverified messages claiming to be from MeitY.
* Using MeitY's name, logo, or authority to circulate misleading or unauthorized information.
* Unauthorized collection of fees or personal data.
* Unauthorized provisions of job offers, subsidies, grants, or digital services by third parties.
* **Guidance for the Public and Stakeholders:**
* Do not believe or forward unverified messages.
* Verify information through official MeitY websites and communication channels.
* **Enforcement and Penalties:**
* Strict legal action will be taken against individuals creating or circulating fake information.
* Violations may result in penalties under:
* Indian Penal Code (IPC) – including imprisonment and fines for impersonation and fraud.
* IT Act, 2000 – including imprisonment and fines for online impersonation/cheating.
* Emblems & Names Act, 1950 – fines and/or imprisonment for improper use of government names/emblems.
* Consumer Protection Act. 2019 - fines and account suspension for misleading advertisements.
* **Platform Actions:**
* Permanent blocking of YouTube/Telegram channels.
* Removal of misleading content.
* Suspension of involved accounts (per IT Rules 2021).
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact:** General public and stakeholders could be misled or defrauded by fake information.
**Action Required:** Verify information only through official MeitY channels and report suspicious content to webmaster@meity.gov.in or https://www.meity.gov.in
**Impact:** Individuals or online platforms engaged in circulating misleading information
**Action Required:** Immediately cease all unauthorized activities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY): The primary ministry issuing the notification regarding circulation of fake information.
Information Technology Act, 2000: The Act under which illegal actions of circulating misleading information are punishable.
Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names, Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities: The subject of the fake notice being circulated, which involves the unauthorized commercial use of government recruitment related materials.
Indian Penal Code (IPC): Code under which impersonation of a public authority and cheating/fraud are punishable.
IT Rules 2021: Rules which allows platform action like blocking of YouTube/Telegram channels, removal of misleading content, suspension of accounts involved.
Government of India
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
MeitY Website Cell
New Delhi-110003
Dated: 26.11.2025
NOTIFICATION
Subject: Circulation of Fake Information in the Name of the Ministry of Electronics &
Information Technology
It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
that fake Notice having subject Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names,
Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities dated 25
November, 2025 (Fake Notice attached at page no. 2) is being circulated through social
media (WhatsApp) which has no significance. Certain individuals and/or online platforms are
circulating misleading and unauthorized information by falsely using the name, logo, and
authority of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Such actions are
illegal and constitute a serious offense under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other
applicable laws.
The general public and stakeholders are hereby advised:
1. Do not believe or forward any unverified messages, advertisements, or
communications claiming to be issued by MeitY.
2. Always verify information only through the official website and communication
channels of the Ministry.
3. MeitY has not authorized any third party to collect fees, personal data, or provide
job offers, subsidies, grants, or digital services without official notification.
4. Any person found involved in the creation or circulation of fake information will face
strict legal action.
For any clarification or to report suspicious content, please contact at email
webmaster@meity.gov.in or Official Website link https://www.meity.gov.in
The Ministry urges all citizens to remain cautious and help in preventing the spread of
misinformation in cyberspace.
Tulika Pandey (Ms)
Scientist 'G' & Group Coordinator
(HRD Division, RajBhasha Section, Gender budgeting, NIELIT & ERNET)
Chief Information Officer & Web Master
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India
Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex New Delhi - 110 003
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