17. Representation from relatives prohibited, Requirement of taking prior permission by Government servants for leaving station/headquarters, Any charge relating to unauthorized absence, If absence is due to compelling reasons, it cannot be treated as unauthorized absence

 81. Representation from relatives prohibited

Attention in this connection is also invited to the provision of Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibiting Government servants from bringing outside influence in respect of matter pertaining to his service matter. Representation by relatives of Government servant is also treated as outside influence as clarified vide MHA OM No. /21/63-Estt.(A) dated 19.09.1963.

DOPT OM No. 11013/08/2013-Estt(A-III) Dated the 31st August, 2015

82. Requirement of taking prior permission by Government servants for leaving station/headquarters – Clarification regarding.

It has been clarified that separate permission may not be necessary where a Government servant has indicated his intention of leaving headquarters/station along with leave address while applying for leave.

O.M. No. 11013/7/94-Estt. (A) dated 18th May, 1994

 

83. Requirement of taking prior permission for leaving station/ headquarters for going abroad while on leave.

It is not expedient to grant permission to the Government servant, such decision for refusal should not be taken below the level of Head of Department. It may be ensured that the decisions are conveyed to the Government servants within 21 days of receipt of complete application to the competent authority. Any lacunae in the application should be brought to the notice of the Government servant within one week of the receipt of the application. In the event of failure on the part of the competent authority to communicate its decision to the Government employee concerned with 21 days of receipt of the application, the employee concerned shall be free to assume that permission has been granted to him.

DOPT OM No. 11013/8/2015-Estt.A-III Dated the 27th July, 2015.

84. Any charge relating to unauthorized absence does not involve misconduct.

(1989) 11 ATC 340 Jabalpur.

85. If absence is due to compelling reasons, it cannot be treated as unauthorized absence. (1989) 9 ATC 26 Ernakulam.