The Maharashtra government has asked its employees to use office landlines for communication regarding office work whenever possible and to reduce the use of mobile phones. The general administration department has issued detailed guidelines regarding phone etiquette to be followed by government staffers while in office.
Additionally, it has been instructed that the officials/employees respond promptly to the calls of representatives/senior officers when busy on another call. The Maharashtra government had, a few months ago, issued guidelines on office attire for its employees as well. The state government has asked its employees to not wear casual clothes like T-shirts or slippers to work.
