Andhra Pradesh Government Approves Surveillance for Senior Officials
The Andhra Pradesh government has granted permission for phone, telephone, and internet surveillance for three senior officials to ensure public safety. This decision was formalized through Government Order (GO) MS No. 148, issued by Principal Secretary of the Home Department Kumar Vishwajit on Tuesday.
According to the order, the Director General or Additional Director General of the Intelligence Department, along with Inspectors General (IG) or Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) from the Counter Intelligence and Special Branch, are authorized to oversee these surveillance operations.
The authorization, which will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, complies with the Indian Telegraph Act, the Information Technology Act, and other relevant regulations. The government also clarified that any surveillance will only be conducted after obtaining prior approval from the Principal Secretary of the Home Department.
