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A set of instructions designed to
regulate the actions of stakeholders.
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These are the specific rules and
guidelines that stakeholders are expected to follow.
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Formed to deal with day to day issues
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Conduct
rules apply to both official and personal life of the government servant.
·
If
an official violates conduct rules, he may face warning/disciplinary action/departmental
proceedings.
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Conduct
rules differ from service to service. Example All India services have their own
conduct rules, central services have their own rules and state services have
their own rules.
Key
Provisions and Guidelines of All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968:
Integrity and
Honesty:
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Government
servants are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity and
honesty in all their official actions and dealings.
·
They
should avoid any form of dishonesty, corruption, or unethical behavior.
Prohibition of
Corruption and Bribery:
·
Government
servants are strictly prohibited from accepting bribes, gifts, or any form of
gratification that may influence their official actions.
·
They
must report any instances of corruption or attempted bribery to the appropriate
authorities.
Political
Neutrality:
·
Civil
servants are required to maintain political neutrality and not engage in any
political activity that could compromise their impartiality.
·
They
should carry out their duties objectively and without favoritism towards any
political party or individual.
Confidentiality
and Official Secrets:
·
Government
servants are entrusted with classified information and official secrets, and
they must maintain strict confidentiality.
·
They
should not disclose or misuse any information that they come across during the
course of their duties.
Conflict of
Interest:
·
Government
servants should avoid situations that may give rise to a conflict of interest
between their personal interests and their official duties.
·
They
must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and take appropriate steps to
resolve or mitigate them.
Outside
Employment:
·
The
rules impose restrictions on government servants engaging in outside employment
or taking up additional work that may interfere with their official duties.
·
Prior
permission is required for any outside employment, and it should not compromise
their integrity, availability, or effectiveness in their official role.
Disciplinary
Provisions:
·
The
rules outline the disciplinary procedures to be followed in case of violations
of the conduct rules.
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Penalties
for misconduct may include warnings, reprimands, fines, suspension, or
termination of service, depending on the severity of the offense.
Accountability
and Reporting:
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Government
servants are accountable for their actions and decisions.
·
They
are required to maintain records and submit reports as per the prescribed
guidelines and timelines.
Upholding
Professionalism and Efficiency:
·
The
rules emphasize the importance of professionalism, competence, and efficiency
in the performance of official duties.
·
Government
servants are expected to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge to
fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
Importance of Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
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It gives consistent approach in carrying
out their responsibilities and making decisions
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Increases trustworthiness of the civil
service
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To maintain consistent and appropriate
behavior towards one another and towards clients
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To reduce the discretionary power of
civil servants
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To empower the people to question the
government
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Provides ethical framework for employees
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Remind the organization about core
values
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Better harmony at workplace
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A form of self regulation by the org; it
avoids unnecessary external regulation.
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Helps the person to act fairly,
impartially, judiciously, and to avoid the conflicts of interest
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