C.C.S. (C.C.A.) RULES, 1965 – AN INTRODUCTION
Before entering the new chapter of CCS
CCA Rules 1965 and at first, and also as a prelude before we are discussing
about the constitutional safe guards available to the Government servants, we
are just having an introductory note on CCA Rules.
In respect of Conduct Rules, a detailed note was sent and subsequently, all the important orders have been sent to everyone. Hope all of you would have read or will complete before the end of the week.
An objective type questions will be
prepared and sent to you for which you should answer and have a self-appraisal.
You need not send the answer sheet but self-evaluate and know about the
understanding on the subject.
The following are for refreshing the Conduct Rules with the judicial pronouncements so that you can learn better. As I told earlier, Please take print out and read the same repeatedly so that it will penetrate while you are drafting replies to the charge sheets. Can you?
Before entering the new subject, the substance of some important provisions of the conduct rules is furnished hereunder once again for refreshing the same.
(i) Every Government servant shall at all
times maintain absolute integrity, devotion to duty and do nothing which is
unbecoming of a Government servant. [Rule 3 (1) of the CCS (Conduct ) Rules]
(ii) He shall not indulge in any act of
sexual harassment to any woman at her work place and those in charge of a
workplace shall take appropriate steps to prevent sexual harassment to any
woman at such work place. (Rule 3 (iv))
(iii) He shall not use his position or
influence to secure employment for any member of his family in any private
undertaking. [Rule 4]
(iv) He shall not take part in politics and
elections. [Rule 5]
(v) He shall not participate in
demonstrations and strikes. [Rule 7]
(vi) He should not criticize the
Government. [Rule 9]
(vii) He should not accept gifts except on
certain specified occasions and of specified amounts. [Rule 13]
(viii) He
shall not engage himself in any trade or business or undertake any employment.
[Rule 15]
(ix) He is prohibited from investing,
lending and borrowing except to the extent and in the manner provided. [Rule
16]
(x) He shall not acquire or dispose
of any immovable or movable property beyond the limits specified without the
previous sanction or knowledge of the prescribed authority. [Rule 18]
(xi) He is prohibited from consumption of
intoxicating drinks and drugs in public place. [Rule 22]
(xii) He is prohibited from a bigamous marriage. [Rule 21]
II. Instances of acts of misconduct
1.
Wilful insubordination or disobedience, whether alone or in combination
with others, to any lawful and reasonable order of superior.
(2) Infidelity, unfaithfulness,
dishonesty, untrustworthiness, theft and fraud, or dishonesty in connection
with the employer's business or property.
(3) Strike, picketing, gherao –
striking work or inciting others to strike work in contravention of the
provisions of any law, or rule having the force of law.
(4) Gross moral misconduct acts
subversive of discipline Riotous and disorderly behaviour during working hours
at the establishment or any act subversive of discipline.
(5) Riotous and disorderly behaviour
during and after the factory hours or in business premises.
(6) Habitual late attendance.
(7) Negligence or neglect of work or
duty amounting to misconduct Habitual negligence or neglect of work.
(8) Habitual absence without
permission and over-staying leave.
(9) Conviction by a criminal court.
[Notes on CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964,
published by Government of India, M.H.A; D.P A & A.R.-3rd Edition, 1980.]
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