Central Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1964

A civil servant's primary duty is to uphold the Constitution and democratic values.

Maintaining confidentiality about sensitive information is crucial for a civil servant to protect national security and interests.

A civil servant must act neutrally, avoiding bias in favor of any political party or ideology.

Civil servants should not benefit financially or materially from their position, and they must avoid conflicts of interest.

Making decisions based solely on merit, fairness, and impartiality is a core principle for civil servants.

Civil servants must use public resources efficiently, effectively, and economically, prioritizing the public interest.

Serving the public, particularly those who are disadvantaged, is a major duty of a civil servant.

A civil servant must maintain discipline and adhere to lawful orders from superiors.

Government servants expressing personal opinions in public media must clearly state that these views are their own and not those of the government.

Government officials are prohibited from publicly criticizing government policies or actions in any form, whether through media, publications, or public statements.

Government employees can express their opinions as representatives of a trade union or association, but only if it concerns safeguarding or improving working conditions.

Government officials cannot make statements that could harm India's relationships with foreign governments.

Government employees are prohibited from giving evidence in any inquiry conducted by external entities without prior government approval.

When giving evidence with prior government approval, government employees cannot criticize government policies or actions.

Government employees can give evidence without government approval in certain situations, such as inquiries conducted by government-appointed authorities or courts.

Government employees can give evidence in departmental inquiries conducted by authorities subordinate to the government without prior approval.

Government employees, except with prior approval from the designated authority, are prohibited from acquiring or disposing of any immovable property (like land or buildings) through lease, mortgage, purchase, sale, gift, or any other means, in their own name or in the name of family members.

If a Government servant wishes to engage in any transaction of immovable property with someone they deal with officially, prior approval from the designated authority is mandatory.

Government employees must report any transactions concerning movable property (like vehicles, furniture, or jewelry) exceeding two months of their basic salary, within one month of the transaction, to the designated authority.

If a Government servant is involved in a moveable property transaction with someone they work with officially, prior approval from the designated authority is mandatory.

The Government can exempt certain categories of government servants, like those in Group 'C' or Group 'D', from specific rules regarding property transactions, except for the requirement to provide a full statement of their property.

A government servant must prove that their insolvency or indebtedness was caused by circumstances that they could not have foreseen with reasonable diligence or control and were not a result of extravagance or excessive spending.

A government servant must submit a detailed declaration of their assets and liabilities upon joining any service or post.

The initial asset declaration includes inherited, owned, or acquired immovable property, regardless of ownership name.

The initial asset declaration covers inherited, owned, or acquired shares, debentures, and bank deposits.

The initial asset declaration requires disclosure of all inherited, owned, or acquired movable property.

The initial asset declaration demands a comprehensive list of all direct and indirect debts and liabilities.

Group A and Group B government servants must submit an annual declaration of their immovable property.

The Government may require any Group D government servant or class of servants to submit the initial asset declaration.

A government servant may accept gifts from close relatives or personal friends without official dealings, but must report gifts exceeding specific amounts based on their job group.

Government servants must report gifts from close relatives or personal friends exceeding these limits: Group A - Rs. 25,000, Group B - Rs. 15,000, Group C - Rs. 7,500.

Government servants cannot accept gifts without government approval if they exceed these limits: Group A/B - Rs. 1,500, Group C/D - Rs. 500.

Government officials representing India can accept gifts from foreign dignitaries, with a limit of Rs. 1,000 per occasion.

Government servants cannot accept gifts from foreign companies that contract with the Indian government or have official dealings with them.

Government servants are prohibited from giving, taking, or abetting the giving or taking of dowry.

Government servants cannot directly or indirectly demand dowry from the bride's or groom's family.

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