This document announces an amendment to the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The amendment introduces an explanation to rule 11, clarifying that unauthorized communication of information by a government servant, such as quoting from or referencing documents to which they do not have authorized access or are not permitted to keep for personal use, will be considered a breach of the rule. The amendment aims to prevent the mishandling and dissemination of sensitive or confidential information within the government service.
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No. 25/3/66-Lists(A)
COVEREMLITY OF INGLA
MINISTRY OF HOHW AFFAIRS
N. 11, the 3rd March, 1966 12th, Phalguna 1987
NOTIFICATION
S.O. …………………….. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution, and in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to perecte serving in the Indian Audit and accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, namely:-
- These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Amenduent Rules, 1966.
- In the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, to rule 11 the following Explanation shall be added, namely:-
“Explanation: Quotation by a Government servant (in his representations to the Head of Office or Head of Department or President) of or from any letter, circular or office memorandum, or from the notes on any file, to which he is not authorised to have access, or which he is not authorised to keep in his personal custody or for personal purposes, shall amount to unauthorised communication of information within the meaning of this rule.”
(HARISH GHANDRA)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.
No. 25/3/66-Lists( $($ ), Dated the 3rd March, 1966 12th Phalguna, 1987
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