A notice issued by Kolkata’s prestigious St. Xavier’s College, barring students from posting content about the institution on social media without prior permission, has created commotion among students.

The notice, a copy of which is with The Hindu, reads, “Students are reminded that articles, audio or audio-visual materials on or about St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, should not be published or uploaded on the internet/social media without prior permission from the Principal.”