CCS Rule 4 (3) – DOPT clarification of the Definition of “Members of Family”

DOPT ORDER 2016

F.No.11013/4/2016-Estt (A-III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi-110 001
Dated : 20th July, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Clarification of the Definition of “Members of Family” in the context of Rule 4 regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per rule 4 (1) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall use his position or influence directly or indirectly to secure employriaent for any member of his family in any company or firm. Further, rule 4(3) reads as follows:

“No Government servant shall in the discharge of his official duties deal with any matter or give or sanction any contract to any company or firm or any other person if any member of his family is employed in that company or firm or under that person or if he or any member of his family is interested in such matter or contract in any other manner and the Government servant shall refer every such matter or contract to his official superior and the matter or contract shall thereafter be disposed of according to the instructions of the authority to whom the reference is made.”

2. As per rule 2 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, the definition of “Members of Family” may differ from that given in the rule 2, sub clause (c) in the context of a rule. For removal of doubts it is clarified that in the context of rule 4(1) and 4(3) “Members of family” in relation to a Government servant include the wife or husband, son or daughter, parents, brothers or sisters or any person related to any of them by blood or marriage, whether they are dependent on the Government servant or
not.

3. All Ministries/ Departments/Offices are requested to bring the above guidelines to the notice of all Disciplinary Authorities under their control.

4. Hindi Version follows.

(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Director (E)

Original DOPT ORDER

Amendments in All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968 in Connection with Public / Social Media

DOPT ORDER 2016

No. 11011/01/2015-A1S-ill
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 18th July, 2016.

To,
The Chief Secretaries of all the States/UTs,

Subject : Amendments in All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968.

Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and has to say that a committee was constituted to review All India Service Rules. The committee inter-alia proposed certain amendments to the All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968. Accordingly, a statement showing the existing rule and the proposed amendment in All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968 is enclosed.

2. Therefore, it is requested to furnish your comment/views on the proposed amendments latest by 12thAugust, 2016. The comments/views may also be sent by email at so- ais3Onic.in.

3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

Encl: As above.

Yours faithfully,

(Rajesh ar Yadav)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. 011-23094714
Fax: 011-23092344

Proposed amendments in AIS(Conduct)Rules, 1968

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Introduction of single window system for acceptance of proposals for framing/amendment of recruitment rules

DOPT ORDERS 2016

F.NO.AB-14017/10/2016-Estt.RR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment-I Division

North Block
New Delhi, the 14th July,2016

Sub: Introduction of single window system for acceptance of proposals for framing/amendment of recruitment rules.

In order to reduce the time cycle in finalisation of proposal relating to framing/amendment of RRs and to streamline the processes involved, it has been decided that henceforth all proposals for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules (RRs) will be received under single window system.

2. The proposals shall be submitted under the Single Window System on Tuesdays and Thursdays of every week between 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon. The concerned Under Secretaries of the Administrative Ministry/Department shall attend a meeting with the officers concerned in RR Division of DoP&T on the scheduled day and time. In case the concerned Nodal Officers are not attending office, then the link officer will receive the proposals. The Ministries/Departments may ensure that all the points indicated in the checklist are fulfilled. A copy of the checklist is enclosed at Annexure-I. The work allocation of RR Division of this Department among the three Units including contact details is enclosed at Annexure-II.

3. Only those proposals which are fulfilling all the requirements of the checklist will be processed for providing comments/approvals.

4. This Department has developed a Web Based Information System so as to enable the Ministries and Departments to know the current status of consideration /disposal of proposals relating to framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules and Search-cum-Selection Committee. The Departments are requested to visit the website of DoP&T for ascertaining the status of consideration of proposal. The meeting, if any, fixed by the Department of Personnel & Training to discuss regarding the proposals will also be informed through the system. The Ministries/Departments may continue to follow all the existing instructions on the subject, including consultation with UPSC and Legislative Department.

sd/-
(Jayanthi G.)
Director(E.I)
Tel: 23092479

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