RBE NO. 2/2015

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. E(D&A) 2014 GS1-4

New Delhi, dated: 12.01.2015

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways and
Production Units, etc.,
(As per Standard List)

Sub: Amendment to rule 3C of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that rule 3C of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, contained in Appendix-I of the Indian Railway Establishment Code-Vol.-I Fifth Edition, 1985 (Third Reprint Edition, 2008) may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 124 enclosed.

Please acknowledge receipt.

(S. Modi)
Dy. Director Establishment (D&A)
Railway Board

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE – VOL.I (FIFTH EDITION 1985 THIRD REPRINT EDITION, 2008)

Appendix-I- Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Advance Correction Slip No. 124

In the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, for Rule 3 C the following rule shall be substituted namely:-

“3 C. Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women –

(1) No Railway servant shall indulge in any act of sexual harassment of any woman at any work place.

(2) Every Railway servant who is incharge of a work place shall take appropriate steps to prevent sexual harassment to any woman at the work place.

Explanation. – (I) For the purpose of this rule,-

(a) “sexual harassment” includes any one or more of the following acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication) namely :-

(i) Physical contact and  advances; or

(ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or

(iii) making sexually coloured remarks; or

(iv) showing pornography; or

(v) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

(b) the following circumstances, among other circumstances, if it occurs or is present in relation to or connected with any act or behaviour of sexual harassment may amount to sexual harassment :-

(i) implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in employment; or

(ii) implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in employment; or

(iii) implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status; or

(iv) interference with her work or creating an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or

(v) humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety.

(c) “workplace” includes,-

(i) any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office, branch or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the Central Government;

(ii) hospitals or nursing homes;

(iii) any sports institute, stadium, sports complex or competition or games venue, whether residential or not used for training, sports or other activities relating thereto;

(iv) any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of employment including transportation provided by the employer for undertaking such journey;

(v) a dwelling place or a house.”

(Authority – Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2014 GS1-4 dated 12.01.2015)

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RBE NO. 1/2015

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. E(D&A) 2014 GS1-3

New Delhi, dated: 12.01.2015

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways and
Production Units, etc.,
(As per Standard List)

Sub: Amendment to rule 3 and rule 13 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that rule 3 and rule 13 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, contained in Appendix-I of the Indian Railway Establishment Code-Vol.-I Fifth Edition, 1985 (Third Reprint Edition, 2008) may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slips No. 125 and 126 enclosed.

Please acknowledge receipt.

(S. Modi)
Dy. Director Establishment (D&A)
Railway Board

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE – VOL.I (FIFTH EDITION 1985 THIRD REPRINT EDITION, 2008)

Appendix-I- Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Advance Correction Slip No. 125

In the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, in Rule 3:-

1. In sub-rule (1), after clause (iii), the following clauses shall be inserted, namely:-

“(iv) commit himself to and uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and democratic values;

(v) defend and uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, public order, decency and morality;

(vi) maintain high ethical standards and honesty;

(vii) maintain political neutrality;

(viii) promote the principles of merit, fairness and impartiality in the discharge of duties;

(ix) maintain accountability and transparency;

(x) maintain responsiveness to the public, particularly to the weaker section;

(xi) maintain courtesy and good behaviour with the public;

(xii) take decisions solely in public interest and use or cause to use public resources efficiently, effectively and economically;

(xiii) declare any private interests relating to his public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts in a way that protects the public interest;

(xiv) not place himself under any financial or other obligations to any individual or organisation which may influence him in the performance of his official duties;

(xv) not misuse his position as railway servant and not take decisions in order to derive financial or material benefits for himself, his family or his friends;

(xvi) make choices, take decisions and make recommendations on merit alone; (xvii) act with fairness and impartiality and not discriminate against anyone, particularly the poor and the under-privileged sections of society;

(xviii) refrain from doing anything which is or may be contrary to any law, rules, regulations and established practices;

(xix) maintain discipline in the discharge of his duties and be liable to implement the lawful orders duly communicated to him;

(xx) maintain confidentiality in the performance of his official duties as required by any laws for the time being in force, particularly with regard to information, disclosure of which may prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, friendly relation with foreign countries or lead to incitement of an offence or illegal or unlawful gain to any person;

(xxi) perform and discharge his duties with the highest degree of professionalism and dedication to the best of his abilities.

2. In clause (ii) of sub-rule (1), the word “and” may be deleted.”

(Authority – Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2014 GS1-3 dated 12.01.2015)

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE – VOL.I (FIFTH EDITION 1985
THIRD REPRINT EDITION, 2008)

Appendix-I- Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Advance Correction Slip No. 126

In the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, in Rule 13, in sub-rule (2), for clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely:-

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

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

(iii) rupees seven thousand five hundred in the case of a Railway servant holding any Group ‘C’ post.”

(Authority – Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2014 GS1-3 dated 12.01.2015)

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