Maharashtra Government decided to discontinue Guard of Honour to ministers

Apr 20, 2015, 09:46 IST

Colonial-era practice of police guard of honour was reserved for the Governor Generals and Viceroys during the British age.

The State Government of Maharashtra on 18 April 2015 decided to discontinue the colonial-era practice under which police guard of honour was given to ministers and top officials. Government termed the practice as a waste of time and resources.

The directive will apply to all ministers and senior state officials. The guard of honour was given to ministers and officers during their district-level visits.

This practice of providing the guard of honour was reserved for the Governor Generals and Viceroys during the British age.

 

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