CONDUCT of a Civil Servant under the Civil Servant Act and Rules

Introduction:

The Civil Servants represent the Government and they must follow a particular behavior before the public so that the behavior does not embrace the Government.

There are conduct rules which are to be followed by each Civil Servant while performing his duty. The conduct rules reduce the scope of corruption and making of influence to get personal benefits. If a Civil Servant does not follow the conduct rules, disciplinary action may be taken against him by the authorities concerned and may be awarded him minor or major penalties.

 

Relevant Provisions / Laws:

Section (15) of the Civil Servants Act 1973 read with the Government Servant (Conduct) rule 1964.

Cross Reference:

Section (15) of the K.P Civil Servants Act 1973 read with the K.P Government Servants (Conduct) rules 1987.

 

Meaning of Conduct: 

According to Oxford Dictionary conduct means, the manner in which a person behaves especially in a particular place or situation. In other words, the manner in which an organization or activity is managed.

 

The Laws Regarding Conduct Of C.S:

According to section (15) of C.S.A 1973, the conduct of a Civil Servant shall be regulated by rules made. Or instructions issued by the Government or a prescribed authority, whether generally or in respect of specified groups or classes of Civil servants.

 

Generally, Principles of Conduct Rules:

The Civil Servants are expected to maintain the absolute integrity and devotion to duty. They should not do anything that is unbecoming of a Government employee. Civil Servants shall perform their duties to the best of their best of their abilities and follow impartiality the Government policies and rules.

 

Violation of Conduct Rules:

Whenever, the Civil Servant, who violates the conduct rules, while performing his duty, he may be subjected to disciplinary action and may be punished with major or minor penalties.

 

Conclusion:

It can be concluded that the conduct rules prescribed the general rules of behavior of a Civil Servant which are to be followed in the exercise of his duty, the policies rules, and regulations are binding upon the Civil Servant to be observed in the performance of duty.