I. Rs. 25000 for Group A officer Rs. 15000 for Group B officer Ill. Rs. 10000 for Group C officer S I and III only Tl only s Ans :¢ En Gift may be accepted on social occasions upto which of the following amounts : c. d. Tand II only All of the above1 inauspicious he government servant ke liye’ = On social occasions wedding, festivals, anniversary, etc where presenting a gift is recognized as a practice in society a government servant may accept gifts from his near relatives or from personal friends having no official dealings. * Government servant shall have to make a report to the prescribed authority, if the value of gift exceeds the following: Group A 25000 Group B 15000 Group C 7500 In all other cases, prior sanction is required if the value of gift exceeds the following: Group A & Group B z Rs. 5000 Group C : Rs. 2000--- cree eeeiens suriianecu VETOW: “In all other cases” oOo NS a wa Customary Social occasions = From strangers = Near relative = From personal friends having official dealings “Ss ms ~ Non-customary occasions From strangers From personal friends having official dealings From personal friends having no official dealings Near relativesWhich of the following statement about Gift is correct : L.A farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character is permitted on the eve of retirement. IL. If membership of a foreign book club entitles a Government Servant to receive books as the gifts it will be governed by Rule 13. TIL Acceptance of invitation for inaugural flights offered by an airline by a Government Servants does not amount to a gift. a. Land Hil only Land I both b. Iand Il only d.Allof the abovee of Retirement A farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character is Permitted on the eve of retirement or transfer. Acceptance of gifts on formal occasions from subordinates No sanction is necessary for acceptance of gifts from subordinates, on formal occasions, if the monetary limits specified in the rules are not exceeded. Foreign Book Club A Government Servant should obtain prior permission of the Government before he becomes a Member of a Foreign book club. If membership of a foreign book club entitles the Government Servant to receive books, etc. by way of gifts, the question of acceptance will be governed by Rule 13. Contd,/-Acceptance of invitation for inaugural flights offered by Indian Airlines or Foreign airlines by Government Servants or by the members of his family, amounts to gift. Prior sanction should be obtained. The Administrative Ministry is competent to grant permission. In all cases, Ministry of Civil Aviation should be consulted. Cases of All India Service officers should be referred to the AIS Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs who will decide the cases in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Procedure: Only officers of Department of Civil Aviation are allowed to accept the invitation. Families are not permitted. Every such case should be approved by the Minister concerned.of the following statement about | I. It is a pecuniary advantage by one party to the marriage to the other party at the time of marriage. IL. It does not cover any pecuniary advantage by one party to the other before or after the marriage. III. Dowry is no longer treated as a customary gift from near relatives. a. I and III only c. Tand II both b. IL and III only d. All of the above= DOWRY (No. 13 is inauspicious for Hence, dowry lena gift accept karne se bhi jyada inauspicious he government servant ke liye) = Dowry means any pecuniary advantage - be it a property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly by one party to the marriage to the other party or by either of the parents of one party to another at the time of marriage or before or after the marriage as consideration of the marriage. = It does not include Dower or Mehar in the case of persons to whom the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) applies. = “Shreedhanam’”, among Christians, falls within the definition of “Dowry”. Contd/-= “Dowry” is no longer treated as a customary gift from near relatives and the giving or accepting of the same will attract Disciplinary provisions. = Therefore, no Government Servant shall take or give or abet taking or giving dowry or demand either directly or indirectly from the parent or guardian of a bride or bridegroom any dowry.Consider the below statements : I. No Government Servant shall attend any meeting or entertainment held in his honour without pervious sanction. IL. It does not even allow a farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character on the occasion of his retirement. Which of the following statement is true regarding Rule-14 under CCS (conduct) Rule 1964 : a. lonly c. Land II both b. Il only d. None of the above Ans: aTick 14 adaq at uget dea o. age ar center 31 segheit aidtsit & fare ardafete waster (Public demonstration) ft far sit rer ata Weare of frat ‘Tick ~ 14 November is birthday of 1 PM Pt. Nehru. Unhone britishers ke against public demonstration bhi kiya or PM banke honour bhi mila + No Government Servant shall, except with previous sanction, receive any complimentary or valedictory address or accept any testimonial or attend any meeting or entertainment held in his honour or in honour of any other Government Servant.= This shall not apply to : (i) A farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character held in honour of a Government Servant on the occasion of his retirement or transfer or any person who has recently quit the service. (ii) The acceptance of simple and inexpensive entertainment arranged by Public bodies or institutions.——= $= . Previous sanction of the Government is required to carry out which of the following activities: I. Engage in any private trade or business. II. Canvass for any business of insurance agency, commission agency managed by any family member. Ill. Take part, in his private capacity, in management of any company or cooperative society for commercial purposes. a. and III only c. Tand II only b. IL and III only d. All of the above Ans: dule - 15 - rT eer Rule - 15A - Ot Aart FR 11 - whole time of the Government servant is at the disposal of the Government and it can utilize his services in any manner it desires. Trick: 11 dat ft ast oy |S at ae HR St shh arr aroet ator are sam fae dae TI Trick: Remain stand on the gaadi number 11 and be ready to whatever task is assigned to you. This is why, a number of restrictions have been imposed on the Government Servant through Conduct Rules. No Government Servant shall except with previous sanction of the Government — * Engage in any private trade or business. = Negotiate for or undertake any other employment. Contd./-= Hold an elective office in any Body or canvass for a candidate in such elections. = Canvass for any business of insurance agency, commission agency, etc., owned or managed by any member of his family; = Take part, in his private capacity, in the registration, promotion or management of any bank or company or cooperative society for commercial purposes. = Participate in or associate himself in the making of — i. A sponsored media programme (radio or TV). ii. A Government media programme but produced by a Private Agency. Privately produced media programme including video magazine. No prior permission is required if participation in Government programme in official capacity.aa SS — — To undertake honorary work of social or charitable nature. He shall discontinue taking part in such activities, if so directed by the Government. (b) To undertake occasional work of Literary, Artistic and Scientifice character if his official duties do not suffer. (c) To participate in sports activities as an amateur or to take part in registration, Promotion or management (not involving the holding of an elective office) of a Society/Club to promote sports, cultural or recreational activities. he shall make a report to the government within one month from his taking part. (d) To take part in the registration, promotion or management (not elective office) of a cooperative society for the benefit of the Government servants. Contd./-In which of the following activities prior sanction of government i is not required by the government servant under Rule 15 : I. To undertake honorary work of social or charitable nature. II. To undertake occasional work of Literary, Art and Science character. III. Take part, in his private capacity, in management of any company or cooperative society for commercial purposes. a. land III only c. Tand II only b. Il and III only d. All of the aboveTo undertake honorary work of social or charitable nature. He shall discontinue taking part in such activities, if so directed by the Government. (b) To undertake occasional work of Literary, Artistic and Scientifice character if his official duties do not suffer. (c) To participate in sports activities as an amateur or to take part in registration, promotion or management (not involving the holding of an elective office) of a Society/Club to promote sports, cultural or recreational activities. he shall make a report to the government within one month from his taking part. (d) To take part in the registration, promotion or management (not elective office) of a cooperative society for the benefit of the Government servants. Contd./-government servant under Rule 15 : I. Occasional work of part-time examinership of examination papers set by recognized Universities. I. Medical practice by Government Servants with recognized certificate may be permitted during spare time. II. A Govt. servant can be permitted to enroll himself as an advocate and can be engaged in legal practice after the end of the service. a. land III only c. Land Il only b. IL and III only d. All of the above Ans: drent Servants with socio-re igi should adhere to the policy of the Government of India on secularism. (Prior permission would become necessary only if a Government servant chooses to seek an elective office). = No Government servant can take up agency for selling various savings certificates introduced by the Government (NSC, etc.). = Medical practice by Government Servants may be permitted (a) during spare time; (b) if the GS holds recognized qualification in any system of medicine; (c) if it is purely of charitable nature and (d) if it is not detrimental to official duties. [In certain States registration as RMP in Homeopathic system of medicine is done on the basis of experience alone. In such cases, recognized qualification need not be insisted upon]. Contd./-n which of the following activities prior sanction ‘of government is not required by the government servant under Rule 15 : I. To undertake honorary work of social or charitable nature. Il. To undertake occasional work of Literary, Art and Science character. III. Take part, in his private capacity, in management of any company or cooperative society for commercial purposes. a. Land III only c. Land II only b. I and III only d. All of the above Ans: dTo undertake honorary work of social or charitable nature. He shall discontinue taking part in such activities, if so directed by the Government. (b) To undertake occasional work of Literary, Artistic and Scientifice character if his official duties do not suffer. (c) To participate in sports activities as an amateur or to take part in registration, promotion or management (not involving the holding of an elective office) of a Society/Club to promote sports, cultural or recreational activities. he shall make a report to the government within one month from his taking part. (d) To take part in the registration, promotion or management (not elective office) of a cooperative society for the benefit of the Government servants. Contd./-= Every Govt. Servant shall report if any member of his family is engaged in a trade or business or owns or manages an Insurance agency or Commission Agency. = No Government Servant may accept fee for any work done by him for any private or public body, without the sanction of the prescribed authority.government servant under Rule 15 : I. Occasional work of part-time examinership of examination papers set by recognized Universities. I. Medical practice by Government Servants with recognized certificate may be permitted during spare time. II. A Govt. servant can be permitted to enroll himself as an advocate and can be engaged in legal practice after the end of the service. a. land III only c. Land Il only b. IL and III only d. All of the above Ans: dOccasional work of part-time examinership of examination papers set by recognized Universities may be permitted, subject to condition that official duties should not suffer. Part-time lectureship amounts to regular remunerative occupation. Hence requires sanction of the Government. A whole time Government servant should not ordinarily be allowed to accept any part time employment whether under Government or elsewhere even though such employment may be after office hours. In rare cases, where it is decided to permit, prior sanction of the Government should be obtained under Rule 15. Prior permission of the Government is necessary for accepting remuneration for services rendered to cooperative societies since the Government servant will be engaging himself in private employment regularly.rent Servants with socio-re igi should adhere to the policy of the Government of India on secularism. (Prior permission would become necessary only if a Government servant chooses to seek an elective office). = No Government servant can take up agency for selling various savings certificates introduced by the Government (NSC, etc.). = Medical practice by Government Servants may be permitted (a) during spare time; (b) if the GS holds recognized qualification in any system of medicine; (c) if it is purely of charitable nature and (d) if it is not detrimental to official duties. [In certain States registration as RMP in Homeopathic system of medicine is done on the basis of experience alone. In such cases, recognized qualification need not be insisted upon]. Contd./-should adhere to the policy of the Government of India on secularism. (Prior permission would become necessary only if a Government servant chooses to seek an elective office). * No Government servant can take up agency for selling various savings certificates introduced by the Government (NSC, etc.). * Medical practice by Government Servants may be permitted (a) during spare time; (b) if the GS holds recognized qualification in any system of medicine; (c) if it is purely of charitable nature and (d) if it is not detrimental to official duties. [In certain States registration as RMP in Homeopathic system of medicine is done on the basis of experience alone. In such cases, recognized qualification need not be insisted upon]. Contd./-to the general revenues, as required under SR 12. A Govt. servant can be permitted to enroll himself as an advocate but he should not engage in legal practice, so long as he continues in service. Prior permission is necessary to participate in any competition/sports event organized by Private companies/Organisations, the primary objective of which is only to promote their business. It may be noted that there is no bar to a Govt. servant holding an elective office and the rules only provide for prior sanction of the Government being taken for this purpose. Contd/-ae received in “excess of Rs-1500 will De rewers'~~ - to the general revenues, as required under SR 12. be permitted to enroll himself as an advocate but he » A Govt. servant can so long as he continues in service. should not engage in legal practice, te in any competition/sports event Prior permission is necessary to participal the primary objective of organized by Private companies/ Organisations, which is only to promote their business. It may be noted that there is no bar to a Govt. servant holding an elective office and the rules only provide for prior sanction of the Government being taken for this purpose. Contd/-ice in sports federation/associations at National level/State levels the undermentioned principles should be followed: 1) No Govt. servant should be allowed to hold elective office for a period of more than 4 years or for one term, whichever is less. 2) During the process of election, the Govt. servant should not indulge in conduct unbecoming of a Government servant. 3) Govt. servant should refrain from raising funds. 4) He shall obtain prior permission for any travel abroad furnishing details of finance and applying for leave due and admissible. Note: Where it is evident that the competition of games and sports sponsored by Private companies is in the spirit of competitiveness amongst the participants, no permission is required.ing-sanction under ice in sports federation/associations at National level/State levels the undermentioned principles should be followed: 1) No Govt. servant should be allowed to hold elective office for a period of more than 4 years or for one term, whichever is less. 2) During the process of election, the Govt. servant should not indulge in conduct unbecoming of a Government servant. 3) Govt. servant should refrain from raising funds. 4) He shall obtain prior permission for any travel abroad furnishing details of finance and applying for leave due and admissible. Note: Where it is evident that the competition of games and sports sponsored by Private companies is in the spirit of competitiveness amongst the participants, no permission is required.iS provision comes under : a. Rule 15 b. Rule 15-A c. Rule 16 d. Rule 16-ARule __15-A: Subletting _and__vacation _ of _ Government accommodation = No GS shall sublet, lease or otherwise allow occupation by any other person of Government accommodation which has been allotted to him. = A Govt. servant, on the cancellation of his allotment of Govt. accommodation, shall vacate the same within the time limit prescribed by the allotting authority.ch of the following statement is co! ‘about Rul I. No GS shall speculate in any stock, share or other investments even occasionally. II. No GS shall make any investment which is likely to embarrass or influence him in the discharge of his official duties. III. A GS may give or accept from a relative purely temporary loan of a small amount free of interest. a. land III only ©. Land II only b. IL and III only d. All of the above Ans: bTrick: 16 #1 3a 4 ar Beer att sit sae fae se/see awh fier 17 A sa a Hea aa fearferarfearferar et arate 16 ki age me agar speculation karoge or uske liye lending/ borrowing karoge to 17 ki age me aate aate insolvent/ bankrupt ho jaoge 1. Speculation: = No GS shall speculate in any stock, share or other investments. = Frequent purchase or sale of shares securities or other investments shall be deemed to be speculation which is equivalent to gambling. * This does not apply to occasional investments made through stock brokers or other persons duly authorized and licensed or who have obtained a certificate of registration under the relevant law.= There is no restriction on investment as such. The restriction is only for such investment which might embarrass or compromise the official position of the Govt. servant. = Purchase of shares out of the quota reserved for Directors of Companies or their friends and associates shall fall under this category. = He shall not permit his family members or any one else acting on his behalf to do so. 3. Lending and Borrowing : = No GS shall lend, borrow or deposit money, as a principal or agent with any person or firm within local limits of his authority with whom official dealing is there or would place him under pecuniary obligation. Nor would he allow his family members or any one acting on his behalf to do so. = He shall not lend money on interest. Exceptions: A GS may give or accept from a relative or a personal friend purely temporary loan of a small amount free of interest. Wherever prior permission is obtained, these restrictions will not apply.= There is no restriction on investment as such. The restriction is only for such investment which might embarrass or compromise the official position of the Govt. servant. = Purchase of shares out of the quota reserved for Directors of Companies or their friends and associates shall fall under this category. = He shall not permit his family members or any one else acting on his behalf to do so. 3. Lending and Borrowing : = No GS shall lend, borrow or deposit money, as a principal or agent with any person or firm within local limits of his authority with whom official dealing is there or would place him under pecuniary obligation. Nor would he allow his family members or any one acting on his behalf to do so. * He shall not lend money on interest. Exceptions: A GS may give or accept from a relative or a personal friend purely temporary loan of a small amount free of interest. Wherever prior permission is obtained, these restrictions will not apply.|. Government Servant shall manage his private affairs in such a way to avoid habitual indebtedness or insolvency. IL. A Government servant shall not report the facts related to the debt with Government IIL It is a duty of the authority immediately superior to the official concerned to obtain a full schedule of the Government Servants debts, a. Land III only Land I only b. Hand III only 4. Allof the above= Insolvency an ne = = Government Servant shall manage his private affairs in such a way to avoid habitual indebtedness or insolvency. = A Government servant shall report the full facts to the Government forthwith in case any legal proceedings is instituted for the recovery of any debt due from him or for adjudging him as an insolvent. = The burden of proving that the insolvency or indebtedness was not as a result of his extravagant or dissipated habits, lies with the Government servant. = It is the duty of the HOD or the authority immediately superior to the official concerned to obtain a full schedule of the Government Servant's debts.The HOD or the authority immediately superior to the official concerned to obtain a full schedule of the Government Servant’s debts and to draw up a report dealing specially with the following points :- = What proportion the debts bear to the pay and to what extent they detract from the debtor's efficiency as a public servant. = Whether the debtor's position is irretrievable. = Whether it is desirable to retain him in the particular post he occupies or in any position under the Government.superior on the basis of schedule filled by GS S under Rule 17: I. What proportion of debts bear to the pay and to what extent they detract from the debtor's efficiency. II. Whether the debtor's position is irretrievable. III. Whether it is desirable to retain him in the particular post . a. land II only c. I and III only b. II and III only d. All of the above Ans: dThe HOD or the authority immediately superior to the official concerned to obtain a full schedule of the Government Servant’'s debts and to draw up a report dealing specially with the following points :- = What proportion the debts bear to the pay and to what extent they detract from the debtor's efficiency as a public servant. = Whether the debtor's position is irretrievable. = Whether it is desirable to retain him in the particular post he occupies or in any position under the Government.I. Every Government servant shall submit a return of his assets and liabilities with full details of his immovable and movable properties on his first appointment. I. Every Group A & B Govt. Servant shall submit an annual immovable property return for a year by 31° January for following year. II. Furnishing wrong information will be ‘good and sufficient reason’ for taking disciplinary action against the officer. IV. If the officers fail to submit the return, vigilance clearance should be denied to them. a. I, Iand Il only c. I, Hand IV only b. II, I and IV only d. All of the above Ans: dRULE 18—- MOVABLE, IMMOVABLE AND VALUABLE PROPERTY Trick to remember:- 18 Ba #1 3a Aah Pret F|and liabilities, with full details of his immovable and movable properties including shares, debentures and bank deposits inherited, owned or held by him or in the name of others. Every Group A & B Govt. Servant shall submit an annual property return for a year by 31 January for following year giving full particulars regarding the immovable property inherited, owned, acquired or held by him or in the name of any other person. If there is no change, in any year, it is enough if an entry “No change” or “same as last year” is made in the return. GID 16 under Rule 18(1)(ii). If the officers fail to submit the return by 31* January, vigilance clearance should be denied to them and they should not be considered for empanelment for senior level posts in Government. Non-furnishing of returns in time or furnishing wrong information will be ‘good and sufficient reason’ for taking disciplinary action against the officer.under Rule 18: I. No Govt. servant shall, except with prior intimation to prescribed authority to acquire or dispose of any immovable property. II. Previous sanction of prescribed authority is a must if the transaction is with a person having official dealings. Ill. If there is no response from the prescribed authority for over 60 days, permission will be assumed. a. I and Ill only c. Tand Il only b. I only d. All of the above Ans: ¢MOVABLE, IMMOVABLE AND VALUAB TRANSACTIONS ON IMMOVABLE PROPERTY: + No Govt. servant shall, except with prior intimation to prescribed authority, acquire or dispose of any immovable property by lease, mortgage, purchase, sale, gift or otherwise either in his name or in the name of others. + If the transaction is with a person having official dealings with him, then prior sanction of the prescribed authority is required. + If there is no response from the Govt. for over 30 days, permission will be assumed.-of-the- followin< under Rule 18: I. Govt. servant shall report to the prescribed authority within one month from the date of such transaction of any movable property. Il. If the value of such movable property exceeds two months basic pay of the Government Servant. III. Previous sanction of prescribed authority is a must if the transaction is with a person having official dealings. a. I and III only c. Land II only b. I only d. All of the above Ans: dTRANSACTIONS ON MOVABLE PROPERTY: = A Govt. servant shall report to the prescribed authority within one month from the date of such transaction, if he enters into a transaction in movable property either in his own name or in the name of member of his family. If the value of such property exceeds two months basic pay of the Government Servant. = Previous sanction of prescribed authority is a must if the transaction is with a person having official dealings. If there is no response from the Govt. for over 30 days, permission will be assumed.lovable Property includes which of the following: a. Jewellery b. Insurance policies c. Shares, debentures and Loans advanced d. Motor Cars, motor cycles, Television etc. e. All of the above Ans: €le 18 — Transaction on MOVABLE PROPERTY: i) Jewellery; ii) Insurance policies the annual premia of which exceeds two months basic pay of the Govt. servant; iii) Shares and debentures; iv) Loans advanced or taken by such employees; v) Motor Cars, motor cycles, horses and other means of conveyance and vi) Television sets, Radios and refrigerators. Note: Total Transaction of above movable property during a calendar year exceed, Rs. 50000 for Group A & Group B employees Rs. 25000 for Group C employees Intimation is to be sent to the prescribed authority (i.e. HoD for A&B and HoO for C officers).Q.18 The Govt. may exempt any Govt. servant belonging to Croup C & D from any provisions of this rule except sub-rule 4, with the concurrence of the Departmental of Personnel: a. True b. FalseSub-rule 4:- The Government reserves the right to require a Govt. Servant to furnish a complete statement of such movable or immovable property held or acquired by him in his name or in the name of member of his family, indicating source of income. MOVABLE PROPERTY: The Govt. may exempt any Govt. servant belonging to Group C & D from any provisions of this rule except sub-rule 4, with the concurrence of the Departmental of Personnel. Contd./-ions by the family 40ding shreedhanam, gifts, inheritance, etc.) in their own names, need not be reported to Govt (such transactions do not attract conduct rules). Construction of a house amounts to acquisition of immovable property for which intimation/sanction, is required. This is independent of sanction of House Building Advance. Same is the case where the expenditure incurred on repairs or minor construction works in respect of any house is estimated to exceed Rs.10,000. Participation by Govt. servants in auctions of property owned or confiscated by Government: Government servants are prohibited from participating in bidding where auctions are arranged by their own Ministries or Departments.outside ‘India under Rule 18A: I. No Government Servant shall except with prior sanction of the prescribed authority acquire by purchase or mortgage any immovable property outside India. II. No Government Servant except with the prior sanction enter into any transaction with any foreigner or foreign government for acquisition/disposal of any immovable property. III. Permission will be assumed if no reply received within 90 days. a. I and III only c. Land Il only b. I only d. All of the above Ans: cTransactions ‘in Immovable Property foreigners. + No Government Servant shall except with prior sanction of the prescribed authority acquire by purchase or mortgage or lease or gift or otherwise either in his name or in the name of the family member any immovable Property outside India. * This applies to disposal of one’s property outside the country. + No Government Servant except with the prior sanction enter into any transaction with any foreigner or foreign government or Organization for acquisition/disposal of any immovable property (Permission will be assumed if no reply received within 60 days)= Vindication of Acts and Character: — + Government Servants are not prohibited from vindicating their private character or any act done in private capacity, provided he makes a report to the prescribed authority regarding such action. + In such cases, they are not entitled to any financial assistance from the Government. Trick: 18 Gre # wicét Prot ot 19 Mt sa A sear sae Teen Mige aren tat are oe aft area or edt FI 18 saal me property milne parl9 ki age me conduct achha rahna chahiye varna paisa aane par buri aadat lag sakti he.fer: I. Government Servants are not prohibited from vindicating their private character or any act done in private capacity. Il. GS are not required to provided any report to the prescribed authority regarding such action. Ill. GS are not entitled to any financial assistance from the Government for such actions. a. I and II only c. Tand I only b. I only d. All of the aboveThay, however, be given fnandalassistance instituted against him or by him regarding matters connected with his official position or duties to the following extent:- (i)Where cases are filed by the Govt. against the Govt. servant: No assistance is admissible. In case, such a case concluded in employees’ favour, reimbursement of the whole or part of the expenses may be considered by the Govt, if it is satisfied that he was subjected to the strain of the proceedings without proper justification. (ii)Where cases are filed by private parties against the Government servant : Govt. itself may arrange for the conduct of the proceedings, if it is considered in public interest. Otherwise, reimbursement of reasonable cost is possible. An interest-free advance equal to his substantive pay for three months and advance from GPF are however, admissible for the purpose of his defence. )Where cases are filed by a Government servant on his being required to vindicate his official conduct : Interest free advance will be sanctioned to him for the purpose. Re-imbursement of reasonable cost will also be considered by the Govt.Where cases are filed by the Govt. against the Govt. servant, no assistance is admissible. Il. Where cases are filed by private parties against the Government servant, Govt. may arrange for the conduct of the proceedings. III. Where cases are filed by a Government servant on his being required to vindicate his official conduct, interest free advance will be sanctioned to him for the purpose. IV. In a civil suit where both the Govt. servant and the Government are impleaded, the Government will arrange for its employee’s defence. a. I and II only c. Tand I only b. I only d. All of the abovents may, however, be given financal~assistar instituted against him or by him regarding matters connected with his official position or duties to the following extent:~ (i)Where cases are filed by the Govt. against the Govt. servant: No assistance is admissible. In case, such a case concluded in employees’ favour, reimbursement of the whole or part of the expenses may be considered by the Govt, if it is satisfied that he was subjected to the strain of the proceedings without proper justification. (ii)Where cases are filed by private parties against the Government servant : Govt. itself may arrange for the conduct of the proceedings, if it is considered in public interest. Otherwise, reimbursement of reasonable cost is possible. An interest-free advance equal to his substantive pay for three months and advance from GPF are however, admissible for the purpose of his defence. Where cases are filed by a Government servant on his being required to vindicate his official conduct : Interest free advance will be sanctioned to him for the purpose. Re-imbursement of reasonable cost will also be considered by the Govt.indication of Acts ST and Character: —- (iv) Where a Govt. servant files a case to vindicate his official conduct requiring prior sanction of the Government : Interest-free advance will be sanctioned to him but the expenditure incurred will not be re-imbursed to him. When permission is sought and it is not given within three months, the Govt. servant will be free to assume that the permission has been granted. (v) In a civil suit where both the Govt. servant and the Government are impleaded : If the defence is substantially the same for both — the Government will arrange for its employee's defence also. (vi) Where there is a complaint against a Secretary of the Department : A Group under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary will take a view on the complaint. If there is substance, the group will decide the nature of investigation and recommend to the Disciplinary Authority for action deemed fit.