6. Acquisition of assets by spouse, Abuses of an official visitor, An employee assaulting another, act of conviction, Observance of punctuality

26. Failure to report acquisition of assets by spouse is not misconduct unless it is out of funds of the Government Servant.

(1992) 19 ATC 17 Bangalore.

 

27. Reacting violently to the abuses of an official visitor is not misconduct

(1991) 18 ATC 429 Delhi.

         

    28. An employee assaulting another away from and outside the establishment. Such an act per se does not become an act of subversion of discipline.

1991 LLR (22) 240 Bombay High Court.

 

29. Communication about the fact of conviction

It is the duty of a Government Servant (G.S.) to communicate to his official superiors the fact of his conviction. Failing to do so will invite disciplinary action, as it amounts to suppression of material information.

 

30. Observance of punctuality in Government Offices.

Habitual late attendance is viewed as conduct unbecoming of a Government servant and disciplinary action may be taken against such a Government servant. It is also added that punctuality in attendance is to be observed by Government servants at all levels.

DOPT OM No. 11013/9/2015-Estt.A-III Dated the 22nd June, 2015.

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