CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964

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1. 1.In case where a government servant has been arrested in connection with a criminal case or otherwise and detained in custody, he is required to promptly intimate the facts and circumstances of the case to his official supervisor:

   • A.in all cases of such arrest and detention
   • B.only in cases where he has not been released on bail
   • C.only in situations where the period of detention exceeds 48 hours
   • D.only in cases where he has been convicted
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: A - in all cases of such arrest and detention Rule Reference: Rule 3 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Government of India's Decision (2) on Intimation about detention "It shall be the duty of a Government servant who may be arrested for any reason to intimate the fact of his arrest and the circumstances connected therewith to his official superior promptly even though he might have subsequently been released on bail." Why other options are incorrect: B. ✗ Release on bail is irrelevant - intimation required "even though he might have subsequently been released on bail" C. ✗ No 48-hour threshold exists - intimation must be "prompt" regardless of detention period D. ✗ Conviction stage is too late - intimation required at arrest stage itself, not after conviction

2. 2.Permission of the government under the CCS (Conduct) Rules is not necessary for a government servant:

   • A.for holding an elective office in a cooperative society
   • B.to join Bharat Sevak Samaj
   • C.for doing editorial work of a periodical devoted to cultural activities
   • D.for becoming a member of Samyukta Sadachar Samiti
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: D - for becoming a member of Samyukta Sadachar Samiti Rule Reference: Government of India's Decision (13) under Rule 6 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 "For becoming members of the Samyukta Sadachar Samiti, no prior permission of the Government will be necessary, but such membership should be with the knowledge of the Head of the Department concerned." Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Rule 15(1)(c) - Holding elective office in any body requires previous sanction of Government B. ✗ GID (11) under Rule 5 - Joining Bharat Sevak Samaj requires prior permission from Head of Office/Department C. ✗ Rule 8(1) - Participating in editing or management of any periodical publication requires previous sanction of Government

3. 3.In civil suits where a government servant is impleaded for his liability to damages for negligence in discharge of his official duties, and the government for its vicarious liability, and the defence for both is substantially the same:

   • A.they necessarily have to be defended independently both by the government servant and the government
   • B.it is not necessary for the government to defend the case since its liability would be of a vicarious nature
   • C.the government will arrange for the defence of the government servant also
   • D.None of the above
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: C - the government will arrange for the defence of the government servant also Rule Reference: Rule 19 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Government of India's Decision (1) When both Government servant and Government are defendants with substantially the same defence, the Government arranges for common defence to avoid duplication and conflicting positions. Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Independent defence is NOT necessary when defence is substantially the same - common defence is arranged B. ✗ Vicarious liability does not absolve Government of defending the case - Government must defend both D. ✗ Option C correctly states the position under Rule 19

4. 4.In cases where family members of a government servant enter into transactions of movable or immovable property out of their own funds in their own names, such transactions:

   • A.would be treated as transactions out of the funds of the government servant and the relevant provisions of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 would be applicable
   • B.should be reported to the government within one month from the dates of the transactions
   • C.cannot be done without obtaining prior approval of the government
   • D.need not be reported to the government as they do not come within the purview of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: D - need not be reported to the government as they do not come within the purview of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 Rule Reference: Rule 18 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Government of India's Decision (8)(ii) "Transactions entered into by the spouse or any other member of family of a Government servant out of his or her own funds (including stridhan, gifts, inheritance, etc.), as distinct from the funds of the Government servant himself, in his or her own name and in his or her own right, would not attract the provisions of sub-rules (2) and (3) of Rule 18." Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Only transactions from Government servant's funds attract Rule 18 - own funds of family members are excluded B. ✗ One-month reporting applies only to movable property transactions from Government servant's funds under Rule 18(3) C. ✗ Prior approval required only for transactions with persons having official dealings - not applicable here

5. 5.Which of the following activities is not considered as misconduct on the part of a government servant?

   • A.Not informing the government of the involvement of his spouse in an activity that is felt to be of a subversive nature
   • B.Occasional attendance in political meetings or making normal arrangements during election tours of Ministers to enable them to carry out their responsibilities as Ministers, in due discharge of his official duties
   • C.Attending meetings organized by political parties when such meetings are not in the nature of public meetings
   • D.Displaying on his person, vehicle, or residence the electoral symbol of a political party
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: B - Occasional attendance in political meetings or making normal arrangements during election tours of Ministers to enable them to carry out their responsibilities as Ministers, in due discharge of his official duties Rule Reference: Rule 5(4) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Government of India's Decision (3) "The following action by a Government servant does not amount to contravention of Rule 5(4): (i) Making normal arrangement during election tours of Ministers to enable them to carry out their responsibilities as Ministers." Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Rule 5(2) - Duty to report if unable to prevent family member from subversive activities; failure to report is misconduct C. ✗ GID (2) under Rule 5 - Attending political party meetings (even non-public) is prohibited unless all conditions in GID are met D. ✗ Rule 5(4) Explanation - Displaying electoral symbol amounts to using influence in connection with election - prohibited

6. 6.Which of the following actions of a government servant is not a violation of Rule 12 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules?

   • A.Collection of contributions from the public without permission of the government for welfare activities of an employees
   • B.,
   • C.s memorial fund in a campaign for raising funds
   • D.Raising of subscriptions from members of an employees
   • E.,
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: C - Raising of subscriptions from members of an employees' association for defending a case against the government in a service matter Rule Reference: Rule 12 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Government of India's Decision (2) "In a union where a matter affecting the general interest of the members of the union is in dispute and it is permissible under the rules of the union to spend its funds over such a matter, its members should be free to collect funds, especially for that special purpose from amongst its members." Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Rule 12 & GID (2) - Collection from PUBLIC requires prior permission; internal collection from members does not B. ✗ GID (5) under Rule 12 - Government servants cannot associate with collection of subscriptions for Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (or similar national leader's memorial funds)

7. 7.As per Rule 9 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no government servant shall, through any broadcast, telecast, published documents, and communication to the press or in any public place, make any statement which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or recent policy or action of the Central or a State Government. This Rule:

   • A.is not applicable when a government servant addresses the gathering of government employees in his capacity as a member or office bearer of a recognized association of government employees
   • B.need not be followed when the government servant gives factual evidence before a Committee of the Parliament or a State Legislative Assembly
   • C.is not violated by a government servant when he makes such criticism during informal discussions among friends and relatives
   • D.should always be observed by a government servant including the situations in A, B, and C above
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: D - should always be observed by a government servant including the situations in A, B, and C above Rule Reference: Rule 9 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 The Proviso to Rule 9 only exempts "statements made or views expressed by a Government servant in his official capacity or in the due performance of the duties assigned to him." The prohibition otherwise applies universally. Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Rule 9 proviso for trade union office-bearers is limited to "bona fide expression of views for safeguarding conditions of service" - not blanket exemption for adverse criticism of Government policy B. ✗ Parliamentary Committee evidence must be factual only - adverse criticism of policy is still prohibited C. ✗ "Public utterance" in Rule 9 covers any public place including informal discussions if accessible to public

8. 8.Which of the following does not attract the provisions of Rule 22 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?

   • A.Consumption of liquor by a government servant in a club meant exclusively for members where it is permissible for members to invite non-members as guests
   • B.Taking liquor in a public place or appearing there in a state of intoxication in a State where Prohibition Law is not in force
   • C.In neither of the cases referred to in A and B above
   • D.Provisions of Rule would be applicable in both the cases
   Explanation

   Correct Answer: C - In neither of the cases referred to in A and B above Rule Reference: Rule 22 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Government of India's Decision (3) Analysis of each situation: Situation A - Members' Club: GID (3) clarifies that "The club of the nature mentioned above would be a public place not only for the non-member guests, but also for members who may be Government servants." However, the question asks about Rule 22 attraction - in states without prohibition, mere consumption in members' club does not violate Rule 22(a) (no prohibition law) and Rule 22(bb) restricts only "public place" consumption where public has unrestricted access. Situation B - No Prohibition State: Rule 22(a) requires abiding by prohibition law - where none exists, no violation. Rule 22(bb) prohibits consumption in public place, but Rule 22(c) only prohibits "appearing in state of intoxication" - mere consumption without intoxication is not covered. Why other options are incorrect: A. ✗ Partially incorrect - members' club may be public place but Rule 22 provisions are nuanced B. ✗ Partially incorrect - without prohibition law, Rule 22(a) is not attracted D. ✗ Incorrect - as analyzed above, neither situation fully attracts Rule 22

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