Compendium of Central Civil Services Conduct Rules

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The book shall be immensely useful for all Government employees and employees of PSUs who have adopted these rules, and also for the candidates of departmental examinations.
Powers relating to giving permission, accepting return, etc. delegated under the Rules, all forms relevant under the Rules and text of Prevention of Corruption Act have been given in the Appendices.
In the next chapter full text of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 as amended up to date has been given supported by all relevant Govt. of India Decisions under the respective rule, which have been further arranged subjectwise, so as to provide the complete and consolidated position on any subject at one place.
In the first chapter, we have provided the Conduct Rules In Brief, in the form of certain do's and don'ts for the Government employees, besides discussing some important requirements relating to their conduct.
Encouraged by the overwhelming respose from our readers and incorporating the aforesaid and other changes/ decisions we are presenting this 4th Revised Edition of Nabhi's COMPENDIUM OF CCS CONDUCT RULES alongwith Govt. of India Decisions, 2023.
Instructions on holding of elective office in a co-operative society, sports body etc. have been revised.
. Gifts from foreign dignitaries may be received and retained in accordance with the provisions of Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentations) Rules, 2012
• Ceilings on acceptance of non-ceremonial gifts by Government servants, have been increased to Rs. 5,000 for Groups 'A' and 'B' and Rs. 2,000 for Group 'C' employees.
* Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Conduct Rules in Brief
Chapter 2. Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules
1. Short Title, Commencement and Application
2. Definitions
3. General
3A. Promptness and Courtesy
3B. Observance of Government's Policies
3C. Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Working Women
4. Employment of near Relatives of Gov. Servants in Companies or Firms
5. Taking part in Politics and Electoions
6. Joining of Associations by Government Servants
7. Demonstration and Strikes
8. Connection with Press or other Media
9. Criticism of Government
10. Evidence before Committee or any other Authority
11. Communication of Official Information
12. Subscriptions
13. Gifts
13A. Dowry
14. Public Demonstrations in Honour of Government Servants
15. Private Trade or Employment
15A. Sub-letting and Vacation of Government Accommodation
16. Invesment, Lending and Borrowing
17. Insolvency and Habitual Indebtedness
18. Movable, Immovable and Valuable Property
18A. Restrictions in relation to Aquisition and Dsiposal of Immovable Property outside india and Transactions with Foreigners
20. Canvassing of Non-official or other Outside Influence
21. Restriction regarding Marriage
22. Consumption of Intoxicationg Drinks and Drugs
22A. Prohibition regarding Employment of Children below 14 Years of Age
23. Interpretation
24. Delegation of Powers
25. Repeal and Saving
APPENDIX I: DELEGATION OF POWERS UNDER CCS (CONDUCT) RULES, 1964
APPENDIX II: FORMS RELEVANT UNDER CCS (CONDUCT) RULES, 1964
APPENDIX III: THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION ACT, 1988
APPENDIX IV: SOURCE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION