What is the limit of gifts acceptable by Group C officers?

Limit of gifts acceptable by Group C officers

Group C Employees will now be allowed to accept gifts worth up to Rs 75,000 on occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals or 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 personal friends having no official dealings with him, but shall make a report to the Government, if the value of such gift exceeds-

As per CCS Conduct Rules 1964, Rule 13 (2)(iii) – Rs. 75000 in the case of a Government servant holding any Group ‘C’ post;

CCS Conduct Rules 1964 – Rule 13 (2)

(2) On occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals or 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 personal friends having no official dealings with him, but shall make a report to the Government, if the value of such gift exceeds;-

(i) rupees twenty five thousand in the case of a Government servant holding any Group ‘A’ post;

(ii) rupees fifteen thousand in the case of a Government servant holding any Group ‘B’ post;

(iii) rupees seven thousand five hundred in the case of a Government servant holding any Group ‘C’ post; and

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