Objectives of Conduct Rules
• To regulate general behavior of Govt Servants
• To secure full commitment of Govt servants in implementing Govt’spolicies
• To set certain moral standards
• To eliminate all forms of immoral and immoderate behavior which arelikely to impact on Govt servant’s capabilities to discharge his duties
• To make Govt servant to learn to live within his means since he belongs to fixed income group
• To prevent Govt servant from aligning against Govt or exercising undue influence or duress
Rule 3
Rule 3 (1)
Every Govt. Servant shall at all times
(i) Maintain absolute integrity
(ii) Maintain devotion to duty
(iii) Do nothing, which is unbecoming of a Govt. servant
Rule 3 (2)
(i) Supervisors shall ensure the integrity, devotion to duty of GS underhis control.
(ii) Act in his best judgment, except when he is acting under thedirection of his official superior
(iii) Oral directions shall be avoided. If unavoidable, the issuing officershall confirm
(iv) GS, who has received oral directions, shall seek confirmation of the same.
Other DOs
Maintain impartiality (GID under rule 3)
Maintain proper decorum during working hours, lunch hours.
(GID under rule 3)
Maintain standard conduct in private life (GID under rule 3)
Maintain prompt and courteous service (Rule-3-A)
Report to superiors the fact of arrest or conviction (GID(I) Rule 3 (c))
Keep away from demonstrations & strike (Rule 5)
Avoid any habitual indebtedness or insolvency (Rule- 17)
Act with Govt. policies (Rule- 3 (b)-i)
Observe courtesy to MP/MLA (GID 17.(A) Rule 3.A)
DON’Ts
v Not to be a member of any political party (Rule – 5)
v Govt servant should not lease or otherwise allow occupation by any other person of Govt accommodation which has been allotted to him. (Rule- 15 A)
v Not to make joint representations in matters of common interest. (GID 21Rule
v 3.C)
v Govt. servant shall not be under the influence of any intoxicating drink ordrug during the course of his duty. (Rule- 22)
v Bigamous marriage. (Rule- 21)
Dowry - Neither give ; Nor take (Rule 13-A)
• A govt. servant shall not give or take Dowry.
• A govt. servant shall not demand any dowry directly or indirectlyfrom the parent/guardian of a bride/bridegroom.
• Dowry means any property/valuable security given or agreed tobe given.
v Do not join or support any illegal strike (Rule- 7)
v Do not speculate in stock, share or other instrument (Rule- 16)
v Do not undertake private consultancy work (GID.8 / Rule 15)
v Do not lend or borrow money from the person or firm having official dealings (Rule – 16)
v Do not bring any political influence in matters pertaining to his /herown service (Rule – 20)
v Do not adopt dilatory tactics in the dealings with the public (GID / Rule- 3)
v Do not approach his/her subordinates for standing surety for loans taken ( GID / Rule – 16 )
Activities requiring permission or sanction
To join educational institution (GID / Rule 15)
To join Civil Defence Service / Home guards (GID / Rule 3)
To join foreign language class (GID / Rule 5)
To own wholly or part or participate in the editing or management of newspaper or electronic media (Rule 8)
To give evidence in any enquiry except enquiry by
Court
Authority appointed by Govt, Parliament, Stale legislature.
Dept. Enquiry (Rule 10)
To ask for or accept contributions (Rule 12)
To engage in any trade or business (Rule 15)
To accept fee for work done for any private or public body or person
(Rule 15 (4))
To hold an elective office in Co-operative Societies and other bodies
(Rule 15)
To accept gifts when value exceeds limits (Rule 13)
GIFT may be accepted in rare occasion such as wedding, religious functions etc
Only from near relatives / personal friends
GIFTS INCLUDES
Free transport
Free boarding, lodging or
Any other pecuniary advantage
GIFT LIMIT
Category
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Religious &Cusotmary
Functions
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Other Occasions
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Category - I
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Category-II
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GROUP -A
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Rs 7,000
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Rs1,500
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GROUP –B
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Rs 4,000
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Rs1,500
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GROUP –C
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Rs 2,000
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Rs 500
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GROUP –C–MTS
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Rs 1,000
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Rs 500
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Category – I: To be reported Category – II: Prior sanction isrequired
Immovable Property
(Rule 18)
Transaction with person havingofficial dealing with Govt.Servant
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Transaction with others
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PRIOR SANCTION TO BE OBTAINED
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PRIOR INTIMATION TO BE GIVEN
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Movable property transactions
Movable property includes: -
Jewels,
Insurance policies, the annual premia of which exceeds 2-month’s basic pay of the official,
Shares, securities & debentures,
Loans taken by an employee,
Motor cars, motor cycle, horses & other means of conveyance,
Radio, TV, Refrigerators, etc.
Movable Property Transactions
Transaction with person havingofficial dealing with Govt.Servant
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Transaction with others
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PRIOR SANCTION TO BE OBTAINED
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IF EXCEEDS LIMIT (2 Months Basicpay) – REPORTED WITHIN ONEMONTH
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Government Servants & Politics
A Govt. Servant should not be
A member of any political party/organization.
A member or otherwise associated with any banned organizations.
Acting as an election agent, polling agent or counting agent of acandidate at an election.
Displaying on his person, vehicle or residence of any electoralsymbol in connection with an election.
Unauthorized Absence
Wilful absence from duty not covered by grant of leave will betreated as
“Dies Non” for all purposes, viz., increment, leave & pension.
A government servant is also liable for disciplinary action for such an act of misconduct.
Sexual Harassment of working women
It includes:
• Physical contact & advances, Demand or request for sexual favours
• Passing sexually coloured remarks,
• Showing pornography,
• Any other physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
Any act of sexual harassment of woman employees attracts actsrelated to unbecoming of a Govt. servant and amounts to misconduct.
Circle Complaints Committee is set up in each Circle forredressing of such complaints. The report of the Committee shall be treated as an enquiry report.
Marriage Restrictions
Bigamous marriage (Rule 21 (2)) Followingpersons are ineligible for appointment under Govt:
(a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a personhaving a spouse living
(b) Who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted amarriage with any person.
Note:- Similar restrictions continue even after appointment
