Ethical Regulations Public Sector

  The Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964 The Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964, are a set of regulations in Pakistan that define the standards of conduct and behavior expected from government employees. Enacted in 1964, these rules provide a legal framework to guide the behavior and responsibilities of civil servants working in various government departments and institutions. In this introduction, we will explore the historical context, key objectives, and legal significance of these conduct rules.   CONTENTS   Preamble 1 Short title and commencement 2 Extent of application 3 Definitions 4 Repeal of previous Conduct Rules 5 Gifts 6 Acceptance of foreign awards 7 Public demonstration in honour of Government servants 8 Gift to medical officers 9 Subscriptions 10 Lending and borrowing 11 Buying and selling of movable and immovable property 12 Declaration of immovable property 13 Disclosure of assets, immovable and liquid 14 Speculation and investment 15 Promotion and management of companies, etc 16 Private trade, employment or work 17 Insolvent and habitual indebtedness 17-A Intimation of involvement and conviction in a criminal case 18 Unauthorised communication of official documents or information 19 Approach to members of the Assemblies, etc 20 Management, etc., of newspapers or periodicals 21 Radio broadcasts and communications to the Press 22 Publication of information and public speeches capable of embarrassing the Government 22-A   23 Evidence before committees 24 Taking part in politics and elections 25 Propagation of sectarian creeds, etc 25-A Government servants not to express views against Ideology of Pakistan 25-B Government servants not to take part in or assist, any public demonstration against Government decisions etc 26 Nepotism, favouritism and victimization, etc 27 Vindication by Government servants of their public acts or character 28 Membership of service associations 29 Use of political or other influence 30 Approaching foreign missions and aid-giving agencies 31 Delegation of powers 32 Rules not to be in derogation of any law, etc           THE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS (CONDUCT) RULES, 1964 5th June, 1964 In exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph (a) of clause (2) of Article 178 and clause (1) of Article 179 of the Constitution and of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following rules, namely:- Short title mid commencement.-(1) These rules may he called the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964. (2) They shall come into force at once. 2. Extent of application.-These rules apply to every person, whether on duty or on leave within or without Pakistan, serving in a civil capacity in connection with the affairs of the Center and to the members of an All-Pakistan Service during their employment under the Provincial Governments or while on deputation with any other Government, agency, institution or authority: Provided that the Central Government may, by a notification in the official Gazette, exempt any class of Government servants from the operation of all or any of these rules. 3. Definitions.-(1) In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) ‘Government’ means the Central Government and in respect of officers of All-Pakistan Service serving in Province, the Provincial Government; (b) ‘Government servant’ means a person to whom these rules apply; and (c) ‘member of a Government servant’s family’ includes’ (i) his wife, child or step-child, whether residing with the Government servant or not; and (ii) any other relative of the Government servant or his wife, when residing with an wholly dependent upon the Government servant, but does not include a wife legally separated from the Government servant, or a child or step-child who is no longer in any way dependent upon him, or of whose custody the Government servant has been deprived by law. (2) Reference to a wife in clause (c) of sub-rule (1) shall he construed as reference to a husband where the Government servant is a woman. 4. Repeal of previous Conduct Rules.-The Government Servants Conduct Rules made under section 96-B of the Government of India Act, I’m, and the Secretary of State Service (Conduct) Rules, 1942, made under sections 247(1), 250 and 269 of the Government of India Act, 1935 in so far as they applied to the person to whom these rules apply are hereby repealed, hut such repeal shall not affect anything duly done or suffered under those rules. 5. Gifts–[(1) Save as otherwise provided in this rule, no Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, accept or permit any member of his family to accept, from any person any gift the receipt of which will place him under any form of official obligation to the donor. If, however, due to very exceptional reasons, a gift cannot he refused, the same may, under intimation to the Cabinet Division, he kept for official use in the Department or Organization in which he is working]; and (2) If any question arises whether receipt of a gift places a Government servant under any form or official obligation to the donor, the decision of the Government thereon shall he final. (3) If any gift is offered by the head or representative of a foreign State, the Government servant concerned should attempt to avoid acceptance of such a gift, if he can do so without giving offence. If, however, he cannot do so, he shall accept the gift and shall report its receipt to the Establishment Division for orders as to its disposal. [(4) Government servants are prohibited from receiving gift of any kind for their person or for members of their families from diplomats, consular and other foreign Government representatives or their employees who are stationed in Pakistan. If, however, due to very exceptional reasons, a gift cannot he refused, it should invariably be deposited in the Toshaknana. (5) Government servants, except those belonging to Grades 1 to 4, are prohibited from accepting cash awards offered by the visiting foreign dignitaries. In case, however, it becomes, impossible to refuse without causing offence to the visiting dignitary, the amount may be accepted and immediately