Objectives of Conduct Rules
• To regulate general behavior of Govt Servants
• To secure full commitment of Govt servants in implementing Govt’s policies
• To set certain moral standards
• To eliminate all
forms of
immoral and immoderate behavior which are likely 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 under his control.
(ii) Act in his best judgment, except when he
is acting under the direction of his official superior
(iii)
Oral directions shall be
avoided. If unavoidable, the issuing officer shall 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
21 Rule
v 3.C)
v Govt. servant shall not be under the influence of any intoxicating drink or drug 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 indirectly from
the parent/guardian of a bride/bridegroom.
•
Dowry means any property/valuable security given or agreed to
be 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
/her own 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
|
Religious & Cusotmary
Functions
|
Other Occasions
|
Category - I
|
Category-II
|
|
GROUP -A
|
Rs 7,000
|
Rs 1,500
|
GROUP –B
|
Rs 4,000
|
Rs 1,500
|
GROUP –C
|
Rs 2,000
|
Rs 500
|
GROUP –C–MTS
|
Rs 1,000
|
Rs 500
|
Category –
I: To be reported Category – II: Prior sanction is required
Immovable Property
(Rule 18)
Transaction with person having official dealing with Govt. Servant
|
Transaction with others
|
PRIOR SANCTION TO BE OBTAINED
|
PRIOR INTIMATION TO BE GIVEN
|
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 having official dealing with Govt. Servant
|
Transaction with others
|
PRIOR SANCTION TO BE OBTAINED
|
IF EXCEEDS LIMIT (2 Months Basic pay) –
REPORTED WITHIN ONE MONTH
|
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 a candidate at an election.
Displaying on
his person, vehicle or residence of any electoral symbol
in connection with an election.
Unauthorized Absence
Wilful absence from duty not covered by grant of leave will
be treated 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 acts related to unbecoming of a Govt. servant and amounts to misconduct.
Circle Complaints
Committee is set up
in each Circle for redressing of such complaints. The
report of the Committee shall be treated as
an enquiry report.
Marriage Restrictions
Bigamous marriage
(Rule 21 (2)) Following persons are ineligible for appointment under Govt:
(a) Who has entered into or
contracted a marriage with a
person having a spouse living
(b) Who, having a
spouse living, has
entered into or contracted a marriage with any
person.
Note:- Similar restrictions continue even after appointment
