This notification introduces amendments to the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, effective from their publication in the official Gazette. The amendments, referred to as the Central Civil Services (Conduct) First Amendment Rules, 1970, specifically alter Rule 22. The changes include a new clause (b) stating that individuals should not be under the influence of intoxicating drinks or drugs during their duty and must ensure their performance is not affected by such substances. Additionally, in clause (d), the word “habitually” is to be omitted.
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Publishing on the page 24 of Janis Pl. B. Sec. 3(11) or 14.5.70 as page 766.
No. 28/27, 88-8335(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
New Delhi-1, the
1970
NOTIFICATION
S.O. 482— In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to article 309 and clause (b) of article 148 of the Constitution, and in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons 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:—
- (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Conduct) First Amendment Rules, 1970.
(2) They shall come into force from 1970 of their publication in the official Gazette.
- In rule 22 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964—
(1) for clause (b), the following shall be substituted, namely:—
(1) (b) not be under the influence of any intoxicating drink or drug during the course of his duty and shall also take the care that the performance of his duties at any time is not affected in any way by the influence of such drink or drug;”
(11) in clause (d), the word “habitual”;” shall be omitted.
(P.S. VERMATESYARA)
UNDER SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA.
To
The Manager,
Government of India Press,
New Delhi.