RULE-1.

Short title, commencement and application

Central Civil (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules,
Services(Conduct)Rules,1964 1964. This rule came into force w.e.f 30-11-1964.

(RULE 1 TO 3) (2) They shall come into force at once.

(3) These rules shall apply to:
by (i) Every person appointed to a civil service or post (including a civilian
ASIT KUMAR PATTANAIK in Defence Service) in connection with the affairs of the Union.
(ii) Applicability to Honorary workers employed in civil posts.

(iii) Employees of Public Sector Undertakings(PSUs). (4) These Rules shall not apply to:
(iv) Applicability to members of Committees/Commissions appoi- (a) (i) a railway servant as defined in Section 3 of the Indian
nted by the Govt. Railways Act, 1890 .
(v) Applicable to Employees of non-statutory departmental (ii) a person holding a post in the Railway Board and is subject
canteens. to the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules;
(vi) Applicable to persons appointed as personal staff of a Minister (iii) holding any post under the administrative control of the
whose tenure with the term of office of the Minister. Railway Board or of the Financial Commissioner of Railways;
(b) a member of an All India Service;
 (c) a holder of any post in respect of which the President has, by a
RULE 2- Definitions
general or special order, directed that these rules shall not apply.
(a)"The Government" means the Central Government;
(d) Not applicable to P & T Extra-Departmental Agents:
(b) "Government servant" means any person appointed by
Extra-Departmental Agents in the Posts and Telegraphs Depart-
Government to any civil service or post in connection with the
ment who does not hold any other post in connection with the
affairs of the Union and includes a civilian in a Defence Service;
affairs of the Union.
EXPLANATION.–A Government servant whose services are placed at
the disposal of a company, corporation, organisation or a local
authority by the Government shall, for the purpose of these rules,be

deemed to a Govt. Servant if his salary is drawn from Consolidated (ii) son or daughter or step-son or step-daughter of the
Fund of India( As per Constitutions Article:266) Government servant and wholly dependent on him, but does not
(c) "Members of family" in relation to a Government servant include a child or step-child who is no longer in any way dependent
includes:- on the Government servant or of whose custody the Government
(i) the wife or husband as the case may be, of the Government servant has been deprived by or under any law;
servant, whether residing with the Government servant or not but (iii) any other person related, whether by blood or marriage to the
does not include a wife or husband, as the case may be, separated Government servant or to the Government servant's wife or
from the Government servant by a decree or order of a competent husband, and wholly dependent on the Government servant.
Court;
 (v) defend and uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, the
RULE 3: General
security of the State, public order, decency and morality;
(1) Every Government servant shall at all times—
(vi) maintain high ethical standards and honesty;
(i) maintain absolute integrity;
(vii) maintain political neutrality;
(ii) maintain devotion to duty; and
(viii) promote the principles of merit, fairness and impartiality in
(iii) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government servant.
the discharge of duties;
(iv) commit himself to and uphold the supremacy of the
(ix) maintain accountability and transparency;
Constitution and democratic values;
(x) maintain responsiveness to the public, particularly to the
weaker section;

(xi) maintain courtesy and good behaviour with the public; (xvi) make choices, take decisions and make recommendations on
(xii) take decisions solely in public interest and use or cause to use public merit alone;
resources efficiently, effectively and economically;
(xvii) act with fairness and impartiality and not discriminate against
(xiii) declare any private interests relating to his public duties and take
anyone, particularly the poor and the under-privileged sections of
steps to resolve any conflicts in a way that protects the public interest;
society;
(xiv) not place himself under any financial or other obligations to any
(xviii) refrain from doing anything which is or may be contrary to
individual or organisation which may influence him in the performance of
his official duties; any law, rules, regulations and established practices.

(xv) not misuse his position as civil servant and not take decisions in order (xix) maintain discipline in the discharge of his duties and be liable
to derive financial or material benefits for himself, his family or his friends; to implement the lawful orders duly communicated to him;
 (xx) maintain confidentiality in the performance of his official duties as (2) (i) Every Government servant holding a supervisory post shall
required by any laws for the time being in force, particularly with regard to take all possible steps to ensure the integrity and devotion to duty
information, disclosure of which may prejudicially affect the sovereignty
of all Government servants for the time being under his control and
and integrity of India, the security of the State, strategic, scientific or
authority;
economic interests of the State, friendly relation with foreign countries or
(ii) No Government servant shall, in the performance of his
lead to incitement of an offence or illegal or unlawful gain to any person;
official duties, or in the exercise of powers conferred on him, act
(xxi) perform and discharge his duties with the highest degree of
professionalism and dedication to the best of his abilities. otherwise than in his best judgement except when he is acting
under the direction of his official superior;

(iii) The direction of the official superior shall ordinarily be in Explanation I.- A Government servant who habitually fails to
writing. Oral direction to subordinates shall be avoided, as far as perform the task assigned to him within the time set for the
possible. Where the issue of oral direction becomes unavoidable, purpose and with the quality of performance expected to him shall
the official superior shall confirm it in writing immediately be deemed to be lacking in devotion to duty.
thereafter; Explanation II.-A Government servant to evade his responsibilities
(iv) A Government servant who has received oral direction from his by seeking instructions from, or approval of, a superior officer or
official superior shall seek confirmation of the same in writing as authority when such instructions are not necessary under the
early as possible, whereupon it shall be the duty of the official scheme of distribution of powers and responsibilities.
superior to confirm the direction in writing.
 3-A: Promptness and Courtesy 3-B: Observance of Government's policies
No Government servant shall Every Government servant shall, at all times-

(a) in the performance of his official duties, act in a discourteous (i) act in accordance with the Government's policies regarding age of

manner; marriage, preservation of environment, protection of wildlife and

(b) in his official dealings with the public or otherwise adopt dilatory cultural heritage;
tactics or wilfully cause delays in disposal of the work assigned to (ii) observe the Government's policies regarding prevention of crime

him. against women.

3-C: Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women (i) physical contact and advances; or

(1) No Government servant shall indulge in any act of sexual (ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or
(iii) making sexually coloured remarks; or
harassment of any woman at any work place.
(iv) showing pornography; or
(2) Every Government servant who is incharge of a work place shall
(v) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual
take appropriate steps to prevent sexual harassment to any woman
nature.
at the work place.
(b) the following circumstances, among other circumstances, if it occurs or
Explanation. - (I) For the purpose of this rule, - is present in relation to or connected with any act or behaviour of sexual
(a) "sexual harassment" includes any one or more of the following harassment may amount to sexual harassment : -
acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication) namely : -
 (i) implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in employment; or enterprise, institution, office, branch or unit which is established, owned,
(ii) implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in employment; or controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or
(iii) implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment indirectly by the Central Government;
status; or (ii) hospitals or nursing homes;
(iv) interference with her work or creating an intimidating or offensive or (iii) any sports institute, stadium, sports complex or competition or games
hostile work environment for her; or venue, whether residential or not used for training, sports or other
(v) humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety. activities relating thereto;

(c) "workplace" includes,- (iv) any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of
employment including transportation provided by the employer for
(i) any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment,
undertaking such journey;

(v) a dwelling place or a house.’

ADVICE: SERIES-2
Govt. invitations will not be in the name of the Govt. Servant
MCQ ON
but only the designation will be used.
NOTE:
CCS(CONDUCT)RULES,1964
Contingency Fund(As per constitution Article 267): Meeing unfore-
7TH CPC
seen expenditures like the floods,earthquakes etc.The fund is at
(SUPER 20 QUESTIONS)
the disposal of the President and any appropriation out of this
(KV,NVS,EMRS,OAVS,DELHI BOARD
PRINCIPAL EXAMS)
fund does not need prior approval of the Parliament/Assembly.
 ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH PERMISSION IS NOT NECESSARY:
Q1. Prior permission/sanction is necessary for- (i) To seek redress in Courts of Law or in the Central Administrative
Tribunals of grievances arising out of employment or conditions
(a) Joining an educational institution outside office hours
of service.(Rule 3)
(b) Joining Samyukta Sadachar Samiti (ii) To become members of Samyuktha Sadhachar Samiti (Rule 5)
(iii) To publish a book himself or through publisher, in the bonafide
(c ) Undertaking social or charitable work
Discharge of his duties.(rule 8)
(d) Participating in sports as amateur. (iv) To participate in Flag Day collections on a voluntary basis.(Rule 12)
(v) Collection of funds for National Foundation for Communal harmony
as a volunteer.(RULE 12)
(vi) To make personal contributions to Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial
Fund.(RULE 12)
ANS: (a) Joining an educational institution outside office hours
(vii) To undertake honorary work of a social or charitable nature.(Rule15)
EXPLANATION: (viii) To undertake occasional work of a literary,artistic or Scientific

character.(Rule 15) of employees,without hindrance to official work.The employee should

(ix) To participate in sports activities as an amateur.(Rule 15) ensure that the objectives and activities of the organisation are not of
(x ) To attend purely cultural(Non-political) functions and speak there. sectarian or communal in nature.Such participation should be
(Rule 14) discontinued if asked by Govt.The employee should not accept any
(xi) To give evidence before pay commission in private capacity(Rule10) fee for the services rendered by him,without previous sanction of
(Individual grievances should not be put to the commission) the Govt.(RULE 15)
(xii) To participate in games and sports cometitions,sponsored by (xvi) To give evidence on behalf of Association.(RULE 10)
Private Companies.(RULE 15)
(xiii) To join moral Rearmament Movement.(RULE 5)
(xiv) NOC is not must for passport,mere intimation to employer is
sufficient.
(xv) To take part in registration,promotion and/or management
(but not holding an elective office) of a literary/scientific/charitable
society or a recreation club or a Co-operative society for the benefit
Q2. NO prior permission is required for undertaking an occasional Q3. Govt. Servants who may be permitted to join the St.John
literary,artistic or scientific work. Ambulance Brigade and are required to undergo the necessary
(a) True one (b) False one training during Office hours and there will be no objection to the
(c ) Need the permission of the Head Of the Department period of training.The period being treated as-
(d) None of the Above (a) Extra Ordinary Leave (b) Casual Leave to the extent
such leave is due.
(c ) to the extent Casual Leave is not due,as Special Casual Leave
ANS: (a) True one :RULE 15(2) (d) Both (b) and (c )
ANS: (d) Both (b) and (c )

ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE LIBERALLY PERMITTED: Q4. Special Casual Leave not exceeding ------ days per annum may be
. To participate in Shramdan organised by Govt. Department or the
Bharat Sevak Samaj but not by private organisations. allowed to to Govt. Servants who are members of the St. John
. To join as volunteers in the Civil Defence Service and receive Ambulance Brigade to cover their absence on any special duties
allowances.
. To join St. John Ambulance Brigade. assigned by the Brigade.
. To join Home Guards Organisation is encouraged (a) 3 days (b) 10 days
. To join Territorial Army.
. To join Bharat Sewak Samaj(RULE 5) (c ) 7 days (d) 5 days
. Part-time examinership in Universities(RULE 15)
. Collection for National Defence Fund.

ANS: (c ) 7 days
Q5. A Government employee is prohibited to give or take or abet Q6. A Government Servant of Group-B shall not accept any gift
to give or take dowry or to demand dowry under rule ------. without the sanction of the Government if the value thereof
(a) Rule 13 (b) Rule 16 exceeds ------.
(c ) Rule 13 A (d) Rule 12 (a) Rs 500 (b) Rs 1,500
(c ) Rs 1,000 (d) Rs 2,000

ANS: (c ) Rule 13 A ANS: (b) Rs 1,500: RULE 13(3)

Q7. A Group A employee can accept gift from his relatives/Friends

Group-A & Group-B Rs 1500
on the occasion of his wedding,Marriage Anniversary and any
Religious functions,without intimation to the Govt,If the value of
such gift does not exceed -------.
(a) Rs 10,000 (b) Rs 30,000
(c ) Rs 40,000 (d) Rs 25,000

Group-C & Group-D Rs 500

ANS: (d) Rs 25,000:RULE 13(2)
EXPLANATION: Limit of gift received on Wedding,Marriage
Anniversary,Ritual ceremony and Any Religious functions without
intimation of Govt:
Group-A post Rs 25000 Q8. A Government employee should not participate in activities of-
(a) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
(b) Jamat-e-Islami
Group-B Post Rs 15000 (c ) Door Darshi Party
(d) All of the Above

Group-C Post Rs 7,500

ANS: (d) All of the Above (RULE 5)

Q9. What is the limit for a Govt. Servant who is a member of Indian Q10. Which of the following comes under the expression ‘gift’ ?
delegation to receive the gift from the foreign dignitaries on one (a) A casual meal offered to a Govt. Servant
occasion ? (b) Social hospitality
(a) Rs 1,000 (b) Rs 2,000 (c ) Free transport,boarding and lodging offered by a person who
(c ) Rs 3,000 (d) Rs 5,000 has official dealings with the Govt. Servant.
(d) Near Relatives help

ANS: (a) Rs 1,000 (RULE 13) ANS: (c ) Free transport,boarding and lodging offered by a person who
has official dealings with the Govt. Servant.(RULE 13)
 A casual meal, lift or other social hospitality shall not be Q11. Name the act from the following which will amount to taking
deemed to be a gift part in politics and election by a Govt. Servant:-
(a) To exercise his right to vote in an election to Legislature.
(b) Providing normal protection to Ministers for maintaining law
and order.
A Government servant shall avoid accepting lavish hospitality or
(c ) Making normal arrangements during election tours of Ministers
frequent hospitality from any individual, industrial or
(d) Organising election meetings for Ministers
commercial firms, organisations, etc., having official dealings
with him. ANS: (d) Organising election meetings for Ministers(RULE 5)

Q12. What action is to be taken against the Service Associations Q13. Which committee’s recommendation has given freedom to
passing resolutions on issues which involve violation of rule by the Officers to express their differing views ?
individual employee ? (a) Vigilance Committee
(a) No action to be taken (b) Review Committee
(b) Written warning to be issued
(c ) Disciplinary action to be initiated (c ) Hota Committee Recommendations
(d) Oral warning to be issued (d) Estimates Committee Recommendation

ANS: (c ) Disciplinary action to be initiated(RULE 9) ANS: (d) Estimates Committee Recommendation(RULE 9)

Q14. Which Conduct Rule prevents the criticism of Government ? Q15. There is no need of the previous sanction of the Government
(a) Rule 8 (b) Rule 9 to give evidence before the Committee-
(a) Evidence given at an enquiry before an authority appointed by
(c ) Rule 7 (d) Rule 10
the Govt.,Parliament or a State Legislature.
(b) Evidence given in any Judicial enquiry
(c ) Evidences given at any Departmental enquiry ordered by autho-
rities subordinate to the Govt.
(d) All the Above
ANS: (b) Rule 9
ANS: (d) All the Above(RULE 10)

Q16. Communication of unauthorized information like Govt. circulars, Q17. Under which Act does a Government Servant communicate
Secret notes,repeated appeals to the unauthorized persons Official Information in performance of his duties ?
amounts to an offence under- (a) Evidence Act (b) Copyright Act,1914
(a) Official’s Secrets Act (b) Right To Information Act (c ) Right To Information Act,2005
(c ) Copyright Act (d) Indian evidence Act (d) Contract Act

ANS: (a) Official’s Secrets Act, (1923):RULE 11 ANS: (c ) Right To Information Act,2005(RULE 11)
Q18. Which category of Officers are specially authorized to meet According to the Manual of Office Procedure:
the Press ? Only Ministers,Secretaries and other Officers specially
(a) Head of the Office
authorized by Minister are permitted to meet representative
(b) Ministers/Secretaries/Other Officers specially authorized by
the Minister of the Press and give information.
(c ) Section Officers (d) Officer-in-charge
As a further safeguard,it has been decided that,as a general
rule,any Officert(other than Secretaries) specially authorized
ANS: (b) Ministers/Secretaries/Other Officers specially authorized by
by the Minister to give information to the Press,should
the Minister(RULE 11)
immediately submit a gist of the subject discussed,to the Secretary
EXPLANATION:
of Ministry/Department in which he is working.

Q19. Official information to the Press and other news Media will Q20. Whenever it is proposed to release an Official information to the
normally be communicated through------. Press, or to hold a Press conference or Press briefing,or to give
(a) Official Bureau (b) Official Information Bureau publicity to an official report,resolution or any other publication,
(c ) Press Information Bureau (d) Bureau of Indian Standards the Department concerned will consult the ------- in advance.
(a) Head Of the Department (b) Head of Office
(c ) Officer of Press Bureau (d) Accredited Information Officer

ANS: (c ) Press Information Bureau (RULE 11) ANS: (d) Accredited Information Officer(RULE 11)
EXPLANATION:
 Whenever it is proposed to release an Official information to the
Press, or to hold a Press conference or Press briefing,or to give Central Civil
publicity to an official report,resolution or any other publication,
Services(Conduct)Rules,1964
the Department concerned will consult the Accredited Information
(RULE 4 to 7)
Officer in advance.The Accredited Information Officer will meet the
Authorised Officials from time to time and collect information
by
worthy of publicity.
ASIT KUMAR PATTANAIK

CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES (CONDUCT) RULES, 1964 RULE-4( Employment of near relatives of
RULE-4( Employment of near relatives of Government servant in Companies or firms)
Government servant in Companies or firms) . Provided that where the acceptance of the employment
(1) No Government servant shall use his position or influence cannot await prior permission of the Government or is
directly or indirectly to secure employment for any otherwise considered urgent, the matter shall be reported to
member of his family in any company or firm; the Government; and the employment may be accepted
provisionally subject to the permission of the Government.
(2) (i) No Class I Officer shall, except with the previous
sanction of the Government, permit his son, daughter or (ii) A Government servant shall, as soon as he becomes aware of
the acceptance by a member of his family of an employment
other dependant, to accept employment in any company
in any company or firm, intimate such acceptance to the
or firm with which he has official dealings or in any other prescribed authority and shall also intimate whether he has or
company or firm having official dealings with the has had any official dealings with that company or firm.
Government.
 RULE-4( Employment of near relatives of Government RULE-4( Employment of near relatives of
servant in Companies or firms) Government servant in Companies or firms)
. Provided that no such intimation shall be necessary in the case of a
Class I officer if he has already obtained the sanction of, or sent a thereafter be disposed of according to the instructions of the
report to the Government. authority to whom the reference is made.
(3) No Government servant shall in the discharge of his official duties . “Employment” includes “Apprenticeship” also.
deal with any matter or give or sanction any contract to any company . Information regarding close relations to be given at the
or firm or any other person if any member of his family is employed time of appointment.
in that company or firm or under that person or if he or any member . Prior permission/Prior intimation necessary for accepting
of his family is interested in such matter or contract in any other employment in Foreign Organisations.
manner and the Government servant shall refer every such matter or
contract to his official superior and the matter or contract shall

RULE-5: Taking part in politics and RULE-5: Taking part in politics and elections
elections and where Government servant is unable to prevent a member of his family from
(1) No Government servant shall be a member of, or be otherwise associated
taking part in, or subscribing in aid of , or assisting in any other manner, any such
with, any political party or any organisation which takes part in politics nor
movement or activity, he shall make a report to that effect to the Government.
shall he take part in, subscribe in aid of, or assist in any other manner, any
(3) If any question arises whether a party is a political party or whether any
political movement or activity.
organisation takes part in politics or whether any movement or activity falls
(2) It shall be the duty of every Government servant to endeavour to prevent any
member of his family from taking part in, subscribing in aid of, or assisting in within the scope of sub-rule (2), the decision of the Government thereon shall be

any other manner any movement or activity which is, or tends directly or final.
indirectly to be, subversive of the Government as by law established and
 RULE-5: Taking part in politics and
RULE-5: Taking part in politics and elections
elections
(ii) a Government servant shall not be deemed to have contravened
(4) No Government servant shall canvass or otherwise interfere with, or
the provisions of this sub-rule by reason only that he assists in the
use his influence in connection with or take part in an election to any
conduct of an election in the due performance of a duty imposed on
legislature or local authority:
him by or under any law for the time being in force.
Provided that –
EXPLANATION.- The display by a Government servant on his person,
(i) a Government servant qualified to vote at such election may exercise
vehicle or residence of any electoral symbol shall amount to using
his right to vote, but where he does so, he shall give no indication of
his influence in connection with an election within the meaning of
the manner in which he proposes to vote or has voted;
this sub-rule.

RULE-5: Taking part in politics and

RULE-5: Taking part in politics and elections
elections
NOTE: Interpretation of Rule 5(4).- The following action by Govt.Servant will amount to
The following action by a Govt. Servant does not amount to contravention of Rule 5(4):-
contravention of Rule 5(4):- . Organising election meeting for Ministers
(i) Making normal arrangement during election tours of . Present in the political meetings for political favours except
Ministers to enable them to carry out their responsibilities for maintaining law and order and affording normal
as Ministers. protection to Ministers.
(ii) Arrangements by District Officers for affording normal
courtesies and security to Ministers on their visits connected
with election campaign.
 RULE-5: Taking part in politics and
RULE-5: Taking part in politics and elections
elections Organisation but the activities of the organisation will not
NOTE:
interfere with the due discharge by the Govt. Servant conce-
. Govt. Servant proposing the nomination of a candidate at an
rned of his official duties.
election or acting as polling agent,not permissible.
. Participation of Govt. Servants in the Indo-Foreign Cultural
. Political neutrality of Govt. Servants.
Organisations to be avoided.
. Govt. Servants to keep away from demonstrations in the vici-
nity/neighbourhood of Govt. Offices. . Mere intimation and no prior permission sufficient to join
. Prior permission from the appropriate Head Of the Office or “SAMYUKTA SADACHAR SAMITI’( Fight and eradicate corruption
Department concerned to join the “BHARAT SEWAK SAMAJ”. in all forms.

RULE-5: Taking part in politics and

RULE-5: Taking part in politics and elections
elections
. Prior permission necessary to join Foreign Language classes . Associations of Govt. Servants with “Banned organisations
conducted by Indo-Foreign Cultural Organisations like the and other extremist left parties’ is liable to disciplinary
German-Indian Association,Indo-Soviet Cultural Society etc. action.
. Participation by the Govt. Servants in the activities of RSS, . Participation in the activities of “Dharma Parcharak Sanstha”
and Jamaat-e-Islami is liable to disciplinary action. and “Door Darshi Party” is liable to disciplinary action.
 RULE-6: Joining of associations by RULE-6: Joining of associations by
Government servants Government servants
No Government servant shall join or continue to be a member for this purpose.
of, an association the objects or activities of which are . The facility so provided to recognised associations/Unions
prejudicial to the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of does not confer on individual Government Servants or their
India, or public order or morality.
associations/unions any right to display posters or other
. Display of posters and other notices can be displayed by the
notices on the walls,doors etc. of the office premises.
recognised Government Servants Unions/Associations/Trade
. The Associations/Unions may be allowed to display notices
Unions on the notice boards in the office premises with the
relating to the following matters:-
permission of the competent authority at the places specified

RULE-6: Joining of associations by RULE-6: Joining of associations by

Government servants Government servants
(i) The date,time,place and purpose of a meeting. (v) Announcements relating to matters of general interest to
(ii) Statements of accounts of income and expenditure of the the members of Association /Union provided-
Unions/Associations. (a) They are not in the nature of criticism.
(iii) Announcements regarding holding of elections excluding (b) They are not subversive of discipline.
canvassing therefor and result thereof. ( c) They do not contain objectionable or offensive language
(iv) Reminders to the membership of the Associations/Unions (d) They do not contain attacks on individuals,directly or
in a general way about the dues outstanding against them. indirectly.
 RULE-6: Joining of associations by
RULE-7: Demonstration and strikes
Government servants
NOTE: No Government servant shall –
Action for alleged violation of Rule-6 of CCS(CONDUCT)RULES,
1964, can be taken by a Disciplinary Authority not below the
(i) engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is
level of a Head Of Department has decided that the objects or prejudicial to the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of
activities of the Association concerned are such as would att- India, the security of the state, friendly relations with foreign
ract Rule-6. States, public order, decency or morality, or which involves
Where the H.O.D is himself in doubt,he shall seek the advice contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence, or
of the Administrative Ministry/Department concerned before (ii) resort to or in any way abet any form of strike or coercion or
action for the alleged violation of Rule-6 of physical duress in connection with any matter pertaining to his
CCS(Conduct)Rules,1964 ,is initiated.
service or the service of any other Government servant.

RULE-7: Demonstration and strikes RULE-7: Demonstration and strikes

. Any Government Servant who is an office-bearer or a member
wrongly described as “Mass Casual Leave”.
of the executive committee of a service Association should not
(ii) Refusal to work where such overtime work is necessary
himself deal in his official capacity with any representation or
in the public interest.
other matters connected with that Association.
(iii) Cessation or substantial retardation of work in any Organis-
. ‘Strike’ means refusal to work or stoppage or slowing down of
ation include ‘go-slow’, ‘sit-down’ , ‘pen-down’ , ‘Stay-in’ ,
work by a group of employees acting in combination and
‘token’, ‘Sympathetic’ or any other similar strike,as also
includes-
absence from work for participation in a Bandh or any simi-
(i) Mass abstenation from work without permission(which is
lar movements.
 RULE-7: Demonstration and strikes RULE-7: Demonstration and strikes
forcible confinement of public servants in office premises.
Government Servants who resort to action of the above kind . Absence from work on account of participation in GHERAO
violate Rule:7(ii) of the CCS(Conduct)Rules,1964,and disciplinary shall be treated as “Unauthorised absence involving Break in
Service(Dies-non)”.
action can be taken against them.Salary for the day will not be
. Disciplinary action shall be taken against the prominent part-
paid. cipants in GHERAO.
. Unauthorised strike by the Association/Union without authen- . Police action shall also be taken against GHERAO employees
tic reason is term as Break in service(Dies-non). and if police take no action then action should be taken
promptly to file a complaint before the appropriate Magistrate
. The employees should not participate in ‘Gherao’ involving

RULE-7: Demonstration and strikes CCS(CONDUCT) RULES

in respect of the substantive offences under the Indian Penal
Code(IPC) or other laws. 7TH CPC
. Holdings of meetings/Demonstrations by Government Servants
within office premises is violative of RULE:7(i). (RULE:8 TO 11)
(PART-4)
 RULE 8:CONNECTION WITH PRESS OR OTHER Channel:Asit Government Rule Guru
(2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall apply in case a
MEDIA Government servant in the bonafide discharge of his
(1) No Government servant shall, except with the previous official duties publishes a book or participates in a
public media.
sanction of the Government, own wholly or in part, or (3) A Government servant publishing a book or
conduct or participate in the editing or management of, participating in a public media shall at all times make it
clear that the views expressed by him are his own and
any newspaper or other periodical publication or not that of Government.
electronic media. 8(1): Connection with Press or Radio: Time limit for grant of
permission: 30 days.Beyond time limit it is assumed that Govt.
has given permission.

RULE 9: CRITICISM OF THE GOVERNMENT Channel:Asit Government Rule Guru

( provided that nothing contained in this clause shall apply to bonafide
No Government servant shall, in any radio broadcast, telecast expression of views by Govt. Servant as an office-bearer of a trade
through any electronic media or in any document published in union or association of Government servants for the purpose of
safeguarding the conditions of service of such Government servants or
his own name or anonymously, pseudonymously or in the for securing an improvement thereof )
name of any other person or in any communication to the (ii) which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central
press or in any public utterance, make any statement of fact Government and the Government of any State; or
or opinion – (iii) which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central
Government and the Government of any foreign State;
(i) which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or
recent policy or action of the Central Government or a State Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to any statements made
Government: or views expressed by a Government servant in his official capacity or
in the due performance of the duties assigned to him.
 RULE 10: Evidence before Committee or any other
(3) Nothing in this rule shall apply to-
authority
(a) evidence given at an enquiry before an authority appointed by
(1) no Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction the Government, Parliament or a State Legislature; or
of the Government, give evidence in connection with any enquiry (b) evidence given in any judicial enquiry; or
conducted by any person, committee or authority. (c) evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by
(2) Where any sanction has been accorded under sub-rule (1), no authorities subordinate to the Government.
Government servant giving such evidence shall criticise the policy # Tendering evidence before the Administrative Reforms Commis-

or any action of the Central Government or of a State Government. sion: Vide Rule 10(3),No permission of Government or of the

Head Of Department is required for this purpose but evidence to ensure that such memoranda do not reach any person/
tendered before commission should not be given publicity as authority other than the commission.
that would amount to public criticism of Govt. or unauthorised # Tendering evidence before the Pay Commission:
communication of information,vide Rules 9 and 11 of the CCS There is no objection to individual Govt. Servants submitting
(Conduct) Rules,1964. memoranda etc. to the pay commission in their individual
Govt. Servants are also free to submit memoranda,of their capacity,provided that individual grievances will not be put to
own accord direct to the commission,on any subject included the commission.
in their terms of reference but due care should be taken
 any Govt. Servant or any other person to whom he is not autho-
RULE 11: Communication of Official Information.-
rised to communicate such document or classified information.
Every Government servant shall, in performance of his duties in
good faith, communicate information to a person in
accordance with the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of
2005) and the rules made thereunder :
Provided that no Government servant shall, except in
accordance with any general or special order of the
Government or in performance in good faith of the duties
assigned to him, communicate, directly or indirectly, any
official document or any part thereof or classified information

RULE12: Subscriptions
CCS(CONDUCT)RULES,1964 No Government servant shall, except with the previous
(RULE 12 TO 13) sanction of the Government or of the prescribed authority,
ask for or accept contributions to, or otherwise associate
(PART-5) himself with the raising of, any funds or other collections
in cash or in kind in pursuance of any object whatsoever.
# The members of a Union can freely collect subscription among # Collection of Govt. Servants not permissible for Jawaharlal
themselves for welfare activities of the Union.So long as Nehru Memorial Fund but free to make their personal
their appeal is confined to the members,no permission need contributions to the Fund.
be sought.
# Flag Day collection exempted: Liberally permitted.
# Collection for National Defence fund: Liberally permitted.
# Collection of Funds for National Foundation for Communal
Harmony: Permitted as a volunteer.

RULE13: GIFTS NOTE (1) - A casual meal, lift or other social hospitality shall not

(1) Save as provided in these rules, no Government servant shall be deemed to be a gift –
accept, or permit any member of his family or any other person NOTE (2) - A Government servant shall avoid accepting lavish
acting on his behalf to accept, any gift. hospitality or frequent hospitality from any individual, industrial
EXPLANATION.- The expression "gift" shall include free transport,
or commercial firms, organisations, etc., having official dealings
boarding, lodging or other service or any other pecuniary advantage
with him.
when provided by any person other than a near relative or personal
friend having no official dealings with the Government servant.
(2) On occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals or
Group-A post Rs 25000
religious functions, when the making of gift is in conformity
with the prevailing religious and social practice, a Government
servant may accept gifts from his near relatives or from his Group-B Post Rs 15000
personal friends having no official dealings with him, but shall
make a report to the Government, if the value of such gift
Group-C Post Rs 7,500
exceeds;

(3) In any other case of a Government servant shall not accept

any gift without sanction of the Government if the value
thereof exceeds. 1. Gifts of higher value can be accepted only with
prior sanction.
Group-A & Group-B Rs 1500
2. The sanction will be given within 30 days from the date
of receipt of request.
Group-C & Group-D Rs 500
3. If no communication is received within 30 days,the
sanction shall be deemed to have been given.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rules (2), and (3) (5) A Government servant shall not accept any gifts from any
a Government servant, being a member of the Indian delegation foreign firm which is either contracting with the Government of
or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreign India or is one with which the Government servant had, has or
dignitaries if the market value of gifts received on one occasion is likely to have official dealings. Acceptance of gifts by a
does not exceed rupees one thousand. In all other cases, the Government servant from any other firm shall be subject to the
acceptance and retention of such gifts shall be regulated by the provisions of sub-rule (3).]
instructions issued by the Government in this regard from time
to time.

NOTE: If as a part of the delegation to other countries,receive (i) The employee receiving the gift will intimate in writing within 30
gift ,shall be dealt as per the provisions days of receipt of gift the related particulars to the Leader of delegation,
and to the Secretaries of Sponsoring Ministry/Department, Ministry
of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,1976 and the
Of Home Affairs and Ministry Of External Affairs.If the gift received in
Foreign Contribution(Acceptance or retention of gifts or
The foreign country,intimation may be given within 30 days from the
presentations,1978.These are briefly enumerated below:
Date of return to India.
(ii) The gift received will be deposited with the Secretary of the sponsor-
Ing Ministry/Department within 30 days from the date of intimation.
(iii) The Secretary of the sponsoring Ministry/Department will forward more than one in one delegation.If the market value in india of more
the gifts to Toshkhana in Ministry Of External Affairs. than one gift received by the employee as determined by the leader
of delegation is less than Rs 1000,he may be allowed to retain all
(iv) Within 30 days of receipt of the gifts in Toshkhana assessment will
such gifts.
be made and the employee will be intimating in writing.

(vii) The gift,market value of which in the country of origin is assessed

(v) Gifts assessed for market value in the country of of origin not
at more than Rs 3000 will be retained in Toshkhana and the
exceeding Rs 3,000 will be returned to the employee for his retention.
employee will be allowed option to purchase it within 30 days by
(vi) An employee is allowed to retain only one gift if he has received
Paying the difference between assessed market value and Rs 3,000.

# Gifts of trifling value can be received while on transfer. # Free inaugural flights amounts to gift.Only officials of the
However,an employee is not permitted to accept gifts of more Civil Aviation Department and the Department of Tourism
Than trifling value at the time of his transfer. (excluding their families) will be allowed to accept such
# Gifts subject to limits laid down under Rule 13(3) can be Invitations,with the permission of the Minister concerned.
received at the time of retirement with the permission of the
Govt.,wherever necessary. # The Govt. employee are permitted to accept free companion

# An employee should not accept invitation from persons ticket or variations thereof (including those under Flying

whose cases are pending before him. Returns Scheme) offered by Air India and Indian Airlines.
 # An employee should not accept,nor be permitted to accept, # Prior permission is needed to join Book Clubs run by foreign
agencies.
Passage and hospitality from foreign firms contracting with
Govt. # An employee should not accept any prize/award from a
Rotary club or a private firm,in appreciation of his performance.

# Acceptance of gifts from subordinates is improper.However, # Asking the tips or Bakshish on festivals or accepting it when

No sanction is necessary to accept such gifts,if they are within Offered voluntarily is derogatory violative of Rule 3(1)(iii) which

The specified limits. Lays down that every employee shall at all times do nothing
# Arms/Ammunitions in the prohibited category should not be Which is unbecoming of a Govt. Servant.
accepted as gift.

# An employee should exercise adequate care and discretion

13-A: Dowry
• No Government servant shall-
while contacting outsiders,so that neither the Govt. nor (i) give or take or abet the giving or taking of dowry; or
the employee personally become obliged or committed (ii) demand directly or indirectly, from the parent or
guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be,
to the said contact in any manner. any dowry.

Explanation:- For the purposes of this rule, ‘dowry’ has the

same meaning as in the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961(28 of
1961).
Definition of “Dowry”: . Dowry does not include dower or mahar given at the time of
In this Act,Dowry means any property or valuable security given marriage .
or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly- . Dowry cannot be regarded as customary gift.
(a) By one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage Marriage Gifts:
(b) By the parents of either party to a marriage or by any other (i) Gifts given voluntarily at the wedding to bridegroom/bride
person to either party to the marriage or to any other person, are allowed but a signed list of such gifts should be kept for
at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with record and reported to the Government,if the value exceeds
the marriage of the said parties. limit specified under Rule 13(2).The items of gifts given should

be of customary nature and in accordance with the financial

status of the person giving the gift.
(ii) Presents,otherwise than in (i) above,in the form of cash,
CCS(CONDUCT)RULES,1964
ornaments,clothes or other articles from relatives and (RULE 14 TO 15 AND 15-A)
personal friends may be accepted subject to limits prescribed (PART-6)
to relation to gifts.
RULE-14 :Public demonstrations in honour of # Awards by the Govt.Servants from private Organisations

govt servants should not have a monetary component.

. Previous sanction is required for receiving complimentary or

valedictory address or accepting any testimonial or attending any
Acceptance of International awards by Govt. Servants:
meeting held in his or in the honour of other govt servant. . A Government Servant should not strive to seek publicity or
International recognition for securing such awards since such efforts
. Farewell entertainment of informal character permitted on could affect his functioning.
transfer or retirement. Also acceptance of simple and inexpensive . Specific prior permission of the Govt. shall be obtained by the Govt.
Servant.
entertainment arranged by public bodies or institutions.

. Grant of permission shall be considered by the Govt. Of India only in

the case of proposals for acceptance of awards from Foreign Govt. . RULE-15: Private trade or employment
Organisations,International Official bodies and academic institutions
_______________________________________________________
including Universities.
. The requests made by Govt. Servants for permission for acceptance Previous Sanction of the Govt. is necessary
of awards shall be examined by the Administrative Ministry in consul- . (a) engage directly or indirectly in any trade or business, or
tation with the Ministry Of External Affairs.
(b) negotiate for, or undertake, any other employment, or
. Approval of the Minister/Screening Committee may be kept in view
while granting permission in the case of International awards. (c) hold an elective office, or canvass for a candidate or candidates
for an elective office, in any body, whether incorporated or not, or
. Awards having monetary components will be discouraged but awards/ (d) canvass in support of any business of insurance agency,
testimonials in academic/Literary/Scientific fields would be liberally
permitted. commission agency, etc., owned or managed by any member of his
 produced by a private agency; or
family, or (iii) a privately produced media programme including video
(e) take part except in the discharge of his official duties, in the magazine:
registration, promotion or management of any bank or other Provided that no previous permission shall be necessary in case
company registered or required to be registered, under the where the Government servant participates in a programme produced
Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for the time being or commissioned by Government media in his official capacity.
in force, or of any co-operative society for commercial purposes. (2) A Government servant may, without the previous sanction of the
(f) participate in or associate himself in any manner in the making of- Government,-
(i) a sponsored media (radio or television) programme; or (a) undertake honorary work of a social or charitable nature, or
(ii) a media programme commissioned by Government media but (b) undertake occasional work of a literary, artistic or scientific

character, or
(e) take part in the registration, promotion or management (not
(c) participate in sports activities as an amateur, or
involving the holding of elective office) of a co-operative society
(d) take part in the registration, promotion or management (not
substantially for the benefit of Government servants, registered under
involving the holding of an elective office) of a literary, scientific or
the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912), or any other law for
charitable society or of a club or similar organisation, the aims or
the time being in force:
objects of which relate to promotion of sports, cultural or recreational
Provided that: -
activities, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of
(i) he shall discontinue taking part in such activities, if so directed by
1860), or any other law for the time being in force, or
the Government; and
(ii) in a case falling under clause (d) or clause(e) of this sub-rule, his
done by him for any private or public body or any private person
official duties shall not suffer thereby and he shall, within a period of
without the sanction of the prescribed authority.
one month of his taking part in such activity, report to the Government
# Acceptance of part-time Examinership of examination papers set
giving details of the nature of his participation.
by recognised Universities may be permitted.(Casual nature work
(3) Every Government servant shall report to the Government if any
once or twice during a year)
member of his family is engaged in a trade or business or owns or
# Sanction of the Govt. will be necessary for Part-time lectureship
manages an insurance agency or commission agency.
amount to regular remunerative occupation.
(4) Unless otherwise provided by general or special orders of the # Acceptance of Part-time employment by Govt. Servants after
Government, no Government servant may accept any fee for any work Office hours not ordinarily to be allowed.

# Prior permission necessary for accepting remuneration for services # Govt. Servant can be permitted to enrol himself as an Advocate,
rendered to Co-operative Societies. but should not engage himself in the legal profession as long as
# No Previous sanction of the Govt. is required for association of he continues in Govt. Service.
Govt. Servants with Socio-religious bodies. # Prior sanction is necessary to participate in any competition/social
# Permission for medical practice during spare time,on a purely chari- event organised by Private companies/Organisations,the primary
table basis to be given only to those holding recognised qualifications. objective of which is only to promote their business.
# No negotiations for commercial employment while in service to be # Prior sanction necessary for contesting/canvassing in elections to
entered into without prior permission. Sports bodies.
While considering requests from Govt. Servants for seeking
election to or holding elective offices in Sports federations/associa- RULE-15A: Subletting and Vacation of Government
tions:- No Govt. Servant should be allowed to hold elective office
Accommodation-
in any Sports association/federation for a term of more than 4 years,
. Subletting of govt accommodation not permitted
or for one term,whichever is less.
. Govt accommodation to be vacated within the time limit prescribed
Prior clearance from the Govt. Of India must be obtained for any
by allotting authority
travels Abroad in connection with the work or other activities of any
# An employee shall not sublet,lease or share the Govt.
Sports federation/association.
accommodation allotted to him with any other person,except with his
family and immediate relations.

# Immediate relations means such as grandfather,grandmother, as a caretaker for a maximum period of 6 months,by furnishing
Grandsons,granddaughters,father-in-law,mother-in-law,son-in-law, particulars of such persons alongwith his leave application,to his
Daughter-in-law and relations established by legal adoption. office or Controlling Authority.
# The allottee shall furnish to the Directorate Of Estates,full # Allotment may be cancelled and disciplinary action may be taken,
particulars of his family and/or immediate relations residing with him. if the employee-
# Particulars of any casual visitors likely to stay for more than 15 days . Unauthorised sublets the quarter
shall also be intimated to the Directorate Of Estates. . Charges rent in excess of the prescribed licence fee
# In case of an allottee proceeding on leave,he may accommodate in . Erects any unauthorised structure in any part of the residence
the residence and family member and/or immediate relations, . Tamper with electric or water connections
. Puts the residence into improper use against the employee.The findings of the Directorate Of Estates regard-
. Conducts himself in a manner prejudicial to maintainance of ing sub-letting shall be binded on the disciplinary authority.
harmonious relations with neighbours Final outcome of disciplinary proceedings in such cases should be
. Has knowingly furnished incorrect information for securing conveyed to the Directorate Of Estates.
allotment. # Vacation notices shall be issued to the allottees or their families,
# After the allotment is cancelled,the employee shall vacate the 15 days before the date of expiry of permissible retention period.
accommodation within the specified time limit. If not vacated on expiry of the said period,the case shall be referred
# In case the allotment is cancelledon ground of subletting,the to Litigation Section,which shall issue a show cause notice the very
disciplinary authority concerned shall initiate disciplinary proceedings next day.Notices generated electronically through “eAwas”.

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Government of India 2. A11 Ministries/ Departments/Offices are requested to bring the above amendments
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension to the notice of all administrative authorities under their control.
Department of Personnel & Training
(Establishment A-III Desk) 3. Hindi version will follow.
North Block, New Delhi - 11OOO1
Dated: 6 August, 2Ol9

OFT'ICE MEMORANDIIM (Satish Kumar)

Under Secretar5r to the Govt. of India
SubJect: Amendment in Central Civit Services (Conduct) Rules, L964 regarding
acceptance of gifts by Government servants. To
The Secretaries of All Ministries/Departments
The undersigned is directed to say that the following rules of Central Civil Services
(as per the standard list)
(Conduct) Rules, 1964 prescribing ceiling for receiving gifts by Government servants, have
been amended vide G.S.R. No. 531 (E) dated 29.O7.2019 (copy enclosed) so as to bring the
Copy to:
uniformity in provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules, L964, AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 and
1. President's Secretariat, New Delhi.
Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentations) Rules, 2Ol2:
2. Vice-President's Secretariat, New Delhi.
Before Amendment After Amendment
3. The Prime Minister's Office, New Delhi.
4. Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi.
Sub-nrle (3f of Rule 13 Sub-rule (3f of Rule 13
5. Rajya Sabha Secretariat /Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi.
6. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, New Delhi.
In any other case, a Government senrant In any other case, a Government servant 7. The Secretar5r, Central Vigilance Commission
shall not accept any grft without the shall not accept any grft without the 8. The Secretar5r, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi.
sanction of the Government, if the value sanction of the Government, if the value
9. The Secretar5r, Stalf Selection Commission, New Delhi.
exceeds - exceeds - 10.All attached oflices under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions.
Iive hundred in
(i) rupees one thousand five thousand in the case of
(i) rupees
l l.National Commission for Scheduled Castes, New Delhi.
the case of Government servants Government servants holding any
12. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, New Delhi.
holding any Group A' or Group B' Group 'A'or Group B'post: and
13.National Commission for OBCs, New Delhi.
post; and
14.Secretary, National Council (JCM), 13, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi.
1 5. CVOs of all Ministries/ Departments.
(ii)rupees five hundred in the case of (ii) rupees two thousand in the case of
16.ADG (M&C), Press Information Bureau, DoP&T
Government servant holding any Group Government serwant holding any Group
17.NIC, Department of Personnel & Training, North Block, New Delhi [for uploading
'C'or Group 'D'posts. 'C'post.
the same on the website of this Ministry under the under the Head Notifrcations+
OMs & Orders + Establishment + CCS (Conduct)Rules & What's New]
Sub-nrle (af of Rule 13 Sub-nrle (af of Rule 13
18.Hindi Section, DoP&T for translation in Hindi.
Notwithstanding anything contained in Notwithstanding anything contained in
sub-rule (2) and (3), a Government servant, sub-rule (21 and (3), a Government servant,
being a member of India delegation or being a member of the Indian delegation or (Satish Kumar)
otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from otherwise, D&y receive and retain gifts from Under Secreta4r to the Govt. of tndia
foreign dignitaries, if the market value of foreign dignitaries in accordance with the
gifts received on one occasion does not provisions of The Foreign Contribution
exceed rupees one thousand. In all other (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or
cases, the acceptance and retention of Presentation) Rules, 2012, as amended
such grft shall be regulated by the from time to time.
instructions issued by the Government in
this regard from time to time.

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New Delhi, the 29th July, 2019 20. S.O. 3132, dated the 26th December,1992;
G.S.R. 531(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of 21. c.S.R. 355, dated the 29th July, 1995;
article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in 22. G.S.R. 367, dated the 3lst August, 1996;
relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the
following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, namely:- 23. G.S.R. 49, dated the 7th March, 1998;

l. Short title and commencement:- (l) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Conduct) 24. G.S.R. 342, dated the 23rd October, 1999;
Amendment Rules, 2019. 25. C.S.R. 458, dated the 27th December, 2003;
(2) They shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
26. G.S.R. 376, dated the 22nd October, 2005;
2. In the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, in rule I 3,- 27. G.S.R. 8, dated the 3lst January, 2009;
(a) in sub-rule (3), for clauses (i) and (ii), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely:- 28. G.S.R. 370 (E), dated the 9th May, 201l;
"(i) rupees five thousand in the case of a Government servant holding any Group 'A' or Group 29. G.S.R. 149 (E), dated the 4thMarch,2014;
'B'post; and
30. G.S.R. 823 (E), dated the l9th November,20l4; and
(ii) rupees two thousand in the case of a Government servant holding any Group 'C' post.";
31. G.S.R. 845 (E), dated the 27s November,2014.
(b) for sub-rule (4), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-
"Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-ruIes (2) and (3), a Government servant, being a member
of the Indian delegation or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreiga dignitaries in
accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or
Presentations) Rules, 2012, as amended from time to time.".

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SUJATA CHATURVEDI, Addl. Secy.
Note : The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (1i), vide
S.O. No. 4177 dated the 12'h December, 1964 and subsequently amended as follows:-

l. S.O. 482, dated the l4th February,1970:

2. S.O. 3643, dated the 4th November,1972;

3. S.O. 83, dated the l3th January, 1973;
4. S.O. 846, dated the 28th February, 1976;
5. S.O.2563, dated the l7thluly,l976;
6. S.O. 2691, dated the 24thJuly,1976;

7. S.O. 4663, dated the 1lth December, 1976;

8. S.O. 2859, dated the lTth September,l9TT;

9. S.O. 2859, dated the 30th September, 1978;

10. S.O. 3, dated the 6th January, 1979;

ll. S.O. 1270, dated the lOthMay, 1980;
12. S.O. 4812, dated the l9th October, 1985;

13. S.O. 935, dated the 8th March, 1986;

14. S.O. I 124, dated the 22ndMarch,1986;
15. S.O. 3159, dated the 20th September, 1986;
16. S.O. 3280, dated the 27th September, 1986; Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-l10081
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