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THE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS (CONDUCT) RULES, 1964 Q. Ans. To whom do the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964 apply? These rules apply to every person, whether on duty or on leave, within or outside Pakistan, serving in a civ il capacity in connection with the affairs of the Centre and to the members of an All-Pakistan Service during their employment under the Provincial Governments or while on deputation with any other Government, agency, institution or authority. [Rule 2] What does a member of a government servants family mean for the purpose of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964? Member of a Government servants family includes(i) (ii) his wife, child or step-child, whether residing with the Government servant or not; and any other relative of the Government servant or his wife, when residing with and wholly dependent upon the Government servant, but does not include a wife legally separated from the Government servant, or a child or step-child who is no longer in any way dependent upon him, or of whose custody the Government servant has been deprived by law. [Rule 3(1)( C)]

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Can a Government servant accept, or permit any member of his family to accept from any person, any gift? Except with the previous sanction of the Government, a Government servant can not accept or permit any member of his family to accept, from any person any gift the receipt of which will place him under any form of official obligation to the donor. [Rule 5(1)] What should a Government servant do if, due to very exceptional reasons, he could not refuse a gift? If, due to very exceptional reasons, a gift cannot be refused, the same may, under intimation to the Cabinet Division, be kept for official use in the Department or Organization in which the concerned Government servant is working. [Rule 5(1)] Who is to finally determine the question whether receipt of a gift places a Government servant under any form of official obligation to the donor? The decision of the Government thereon shall be final. [Rule 5(2)] What should a Government servant do, if any gift is offered to him by the Head or Representative of a Foreign State? The Government servant concerned should attempt to avoid acceptance of such a gift, if he can do so without causing offence. If, however, he cannot do so, he shall accept the gift and shall report its receipt to the Cabinet Division for orders as to its disposal. [Rule 5(3)]

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Q. What measures are to be adopted by a Government servant if any gift is offered to him or any of his family members, by diplomats, consulars and other foreign Government representatives or their employees who are stationed in Pakistan? Government servants are prohibited from receiving gift of any kind for their person or for members of their families from diplomats, consular and other foreign Government representatives or their employees who are stationed in Pakistan. If, however, due to very exceptional reasons, a gift cannot be refused, it should invariably be deposited in the Toshakhana. [Rule 5(4)] Can Government servants accept cash awards offered by the visiting foreign dignitaries? Government servants, except those belonging to BPS 1 to 4, are prohibited from accepting cash awards offered by the visiting foreign dignitaries. In case, however, it becomes impossible to refuse without causing offence to the visiting dignitary, the amount may be accepted and immediately deposited in the Treasury under the proper head of account. [Rule 5(5)] On whom the responsibility for reporting the receipt of a gift shall devolve? The responsibility for reporting the receipt of a gift shall devolve on the individual recipient. All gifts received by a Government servant, irrespective of their prices, must be reported to the Toshakhana in the Cabinet Division. However, the responsibility for reporting receipt of gifts, including the names of recipients, from foreign dignitaries or delegations who come to Pakistan or when Pakistan dignitaries or delegations go abroad, shall lie with the Chief of protocol or his representative in the former case, and with the Ambassador concerned in the latter case. In the case of foreign delegations or visiting dignitaries with whom the Chief of Protocol is not associa ted, the Ministry sponsoring the visit shall be responsible to supply the details of gifts, if received, and the list of recipients to the Cabinet Division and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [Rule 5(6)] With what conditions a gift may be allowed to be retained by the recipient? The value of gifts shall be assessed by the Cabinet Division and the monetary limits up to which and the condition subject to which, the gifts may be allowed to be retained by the recipient shall be as follows:(a) (b) (c) gifts va lued upto Rs. 1,000 may be allowed to be retained by the recipient; gifts valued between Rs. 1,000 and 5,000 may be allowed to be retained by a recipient on his paying 25% of the value of the gift in excess of Rs. 1,000; and gifts of value exceeding Rs. 5,000 may, be allowed to be retained by a recipient on his paying 25% of so much of the value as exceeds Rs. 1,000 but does not exceed Rs. 5,000 and 15% of so much of the value as exceeds Rs. 5,000. [Rule 5(7)]

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Can a Government servant accept a foreign award, title or decoration? Except with the approval of the President, no Government servant shall accept a foreign award, title or decoration. [Rule 6] Can a Government servant participate in a meeting or presentation of address held in his honour?

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Ans. A Government servant shall not encourage meetings to be held in his honour or presentation of address of which the main purpose is to praise him. However, the exception to this rule are as under:(a) a Government servant (other than one in the Police Service of Pakistan and the Pakistan Taxation Service) may, with the previous permission of his next higher officer, take part in the raising of funds to be expended for any public or charitable purpose; a Government servant (other than one in the Police Service of Pakistan and the Pakistan Taxation Service) may take part, with the previous sanction of the Government, in the raising of funds to be expended for any public or charitable object connected with the name of any other Government servant or a person who has recently quitted the service of the Government; the Head of a Pakistan Mission abroad, while so posted, may attend a public meeting or entertainment held in his honour. [Rule 7]

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What about participation in large farewell parties and inauguration ceremonies arranged by the non-officials? The conduct of government servants who encourage non-officials to give large farewell parties on the occasions of their transfer, or who take interest in promoting a large number of pointless functions and inauguration ceremonies, is highly objectionable and amounts to misconduct. [Establishment Divisions letter No. 4/4/63-D-II, dated 15-3-1963] What measures are to be adopted by a Government servant who takes part in raising of the fund in accordance with the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964? When a Government servant takes part in the raising of fund in accordance with the provisions of these rules, he shall be required to keep regular accounts and submit them to his next higher officer for scrutiny. [Rule 7(3)] Can a Medical Officer accept any gift in recognition of his professional services? Subject to the departmental rules governing the question, a Medical Officer may accept any gift of moderate value offered in good faith by any person or body of persons in recognition of his professional services. [Rule 8] Can a Government servant accept or in any way participate in the raising of any subscription or other pecuniary assistance in pursuance of any object whatsoever? Except with the previous sanction of the Government, no Government servant can ask for or accept or in any way participate in the raising of any subscription or other pecuniary assistance in pursuance of any object whatsoever. [Rule 9] Can a Government servant lend money to, or borrow money from, any person within the local limits of his authority or any person with whom he has any official dealings? A Government servant can not lend money to, or borrow money from, or place himself under any pecuniary obligation, to, any person within the local limits of his authority or any person with whom he has any official dealings. However, the above rule is not applicable to dealings in the ordinary course of business with a joint stock company, bank or a firm of standing. [Rule 10(1)]

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Q. What is the duty of a Government servant who is appointed or transferred to a place where a person from whom he has borrowed money or has placed the government servant under pecuniary obligation etc.? When a government servant is appointed or transferred to a post of such a nature that a person from whom he has borrowed money or to whom he has other wise placed himself under a pecuniary obligation will be subject to his official authority, or will reside, possess immovable property, or carry on business within the local limits of such authority, he shall forthwith declare the circumstances to the Government through the usual channel. [Rule 10(2)] Is a Government servant required to seek permission of the Government before buying or selling any property? Under the Rules (as amended vide SRO 984 (1)2004 dated 15th December, 2004) a government servant is not required to seek prior permission of the Government before buying or selling any property. Is a Government servant required to obtain sanction of the Government before constructing a building? Under the Rules (as amended vide SRO 984 (1)2004 dated 15th December, 2004) a government servant is not required to obtain sanction of the Government before constructing a building? Is a government servant bound to declare his properties & assets at the time of entry in the service? Every Government servant is, at the time of entering Government service, to make a declaration to the Government, through the usual channel, of all immovable and movable properties including shares, certificates, securities, insurance policies and jewellery having a total value of Rs.50,000 (fifty thousand Rupees) or more belonging to or held by him or a member of his family and such declaration shall,(a) (b) (c) Q. Ans. state the district within which the property is situated. show separately individual items of jewellery exceeding Rs. 50,000 (fifty thousand rupees)] in value, and give such further information as the Government may, by general or special order, require. [Rule 12(1)]

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When and how a government servant should submit his annual declaration of income, assets and expenses? Every Government servant shall submit to the Government, through usual channel, an annual declaration of income, assets and expenses for the financial year ending on 30th June, showing any increase or decrease of property as shown in the declaration made at the time of entry in the service or the last annual return as the case may be. [Rule 12(2)] Is the rule as to declaration of assets is applicable to all categories of government servants? The declaration of assets is to be submitted by,-

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a) All government servants of all grades; b) All re-employed government servants; c) All persons employed on contract; d) Provincial civil servants and corporation employees serving on deputation in the Federal Government; e) All officers and employees of corporations/ autonomous bodies set up or controlled by the Federal Government; f) Commissioned and non-commissioned officers of armed forces serving on secondment in civil posts and in corporations/ autonomous bodies. [Establishment Secretarys d.o. letter No. 2/2/81-D-A/D-I, dated 19-9-1982 read with letter No. 2/1/2004-D.4, dated 22-12-2004]

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In what manner declaration of assets proforma is to be opened/ maintained? Declaration of assets proforma is to be opened and maintained in the concerned Section each year and entered into the relevant data base. [Rule 12(3)] Can a Government servant speculate in investments? A Government servant can not speculate in investments. The habitual purchase and sale of securities of notoriously fluctuating value shall be deemed to be speculation in investments. [Rule 14(1)] In what circumstances, a government servant cannot make investment?

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A Government servant shall not make, or permit any member of his family to make, any investment: (a) which is likely to embarrass or influence him in the discharge of his official duties. [Rule 14(2)] and (b) the value of which is likely to be affected by some event of which information is available to him as a Government servant and is not equally available to the general public. [Rule 14(3)]
Can a Government servant take part in the promotion, registration or management of any bank or company? A Government servant shall not, except with the previous sanction of the Government, take part in the promotion, registration or management of any bank or company. A Government servant may, however, subject to the provisions of any general or special order of the Government, take part in the promotion, registration or management of a Cooperative Society registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912, or under any similar law. [Rule 15] Can a Government servant engage himself in any trade or undertake any employment or work, other than his official duties:

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Ans. A Government servant cannot, except with the previous sanction of the Government, engage in any trade or undertake any employment or work, other than his official duties. However, he is generally allowed to undertake honorary work of a religious, social or charitable nature or occasional work of a literary artistic -character, subject to the conditions that this official duties do no thereby suffer and that the occupation or undertaking of such work does not conflict or is not inconsistent with his position or obligations as a Government servant but he shall not undertake or shall discontinue such work if so directed by the Government. In case of any doubt about the propriety of undertaking any particular work, the Government servant should refer the matter for the orders of the Government. Further, a non-gazetted Government servant is allowed to undertake a small enterprise, which absorbs family labour, and where he does so, he shall file details of the enterprise alongwith the declaration of assets. [Rule 16(1)] Q. Ans. Is a Government servant to deposit any portion of the fee received in lieu of a private work undertaken by him with the sanction of the Government? Yes. One third of amount of such fee in excess of Rs.5000 per month paid to the Government servant for services rendered in Pakistan is to be credited by the concerned government servant to the general revenue. However, this rule does not apply to fees received by Government servants from a University or other examining body in return for their services as examiners and from a Board of Secondary Education for services rendered as reviewers of books. It also does not apply to fees received by Government servants for participation in a radio broadcast or television programme or contribution of any article or writing of any letter to newspaper or periodical if such broadcast, television programme, contribution or letter is of a purely literary, artistic or scientific character. [SR 12 read with Rule 16] Can a Government servant allow his family members to seek employment in Foreign diplomatic Missions in Pakistan? A Government servant should not allow his spouse or any family members to seek employment in Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Pakistan. [Establishment Divisions O.M. No. 1/48/76-DIV, dated 23-11-1976] Can a Government servant associate himself with any private trust, foundation or similar other institution? A Government servant should not associate himself with any private trust, foundation or similar other institution which is not sponsored by the Government. [Rule 16 (2)] Can a Government servant associate himself with a foreign cultural associatio ns or organizations? A Government servant is not allowed to associate himself with any foreign cultural associations or organizations. [O.M. No.4/26/60-E.VI dated 17.6.1961] Can a Government servant take part in sports activities and become member of recreation clubs? The answer is in the affirmative. [Rule 16(3)] Can a Government servant sublet residential accommodation let to him by Government?

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Ans. Government servant shall not, except with the prior permission of the Head of the Department, sublet residential accommodation let to him by Government. [Rule 16-A] What is the duty of a Government servant upon his becoming insolvent? A government servant who applies to be or is adjudged or declared insolvent shall forthwith report his insolvency to the Head of the Office or Department or to the Secretary of the Ministry, as the case may be, in which he is employed. What a Government servant shall do if he is involved or arrested in a criminal case? If a Government servant is involved as an accused in a criminal case, he shall bring the fact of such involvement or arrest, as the case may be, to the notice of the head of the office or Department immediately or, if he is arrested and released on bail, soon after such release. [Rule 17(A)] What is the rule regarding communication of an official documents or information to unauthorized person? A Government servant can not, except in accordance with any special or general order of the Government, communicate directly or indirectly any official document or information to a Government servant unauthorized to receive it, or to a non-official person, or to the press. [Rule 18] Can any Government servant approach any Member of the National Assembly or a Provincial Assembly or any other non-official person? A Government servant is not allowed to directly or indirectly approach any Member of the National Assembly or a Provincial Assembly or any other non-official person to intervene on his behalf in any matter. [Rule 19] Can a Government servant conduct or participate in, the editing or management of any newspaper or other periodical publication? A Government servant cannot, except with the previous sanction of the Government, own wholly or in part, or conduct or participate in the editing or management of any newspaper or other periodical publication.

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Q. Ans. What are the conditions for a Government servant to participate in a radio broadcast or television programme or contribute any article? Government servants can not, except with the previous sanction of the Government or any of the authority empowered by it in this behalf, participate in a radio broadcast or television programme or contribute any article or write any letter either anonymously or in his own name or in the name of any other person to any newspaper or periodical. However, such sanction shall generally be granted if such broadcast or television programme or such contribution or letter is not, or may not be considered likely to jeopardize the integrity of the Government servant, the security of Pakistan or friendly relations with foreign States, or to offend public order, decency or morality, or to amount to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence. In case, however, such broadcast or television programme or such contribution or letter is of a purely literary, artistic or scientific character, then no such sanction shall be required. [Rule 21] Can a Government servant make any statement in public? A Government servant cannot, in any document published, or in any communications made to the press, over his own name, or in any public utterance or television programme or in any radio broadcast delivered by him, make any statement of fact or opinion which is capable of embarrassing the Government. [Rule 22] Are the technical staff allowed to publish research papers on technical subjects and if so, to what extent? The technical staff (both gazetted and non-gazetted) may publish research papers on technical subjects, if such papers do no express views on political issues or on Government policy and do not include nay information of a classified nature. [Rule 22] Can a Government servant give evidence before a public committee? A Government servant is not allowed to give evidence before a public committee except with the previous sanction of the Government. However, this rule is not applicable to evidence given before statutory committees which have power to compel attendance and the giving of answers nor to evidence given in judicial inquiries. Government servant giving such evidence can not criticize the policy or decisions of the Central or a Provincial Government [Rule 23] Can a Government servant take part in any political activity? A Government servant shall take part in, subscribe in aid or assist in any way, any political movement in Pakistan or relating to the affairs of Pakistan[Rule 24(1)]. Can a Government servant permit any person dependent on him to take part in any movement or activity which is subversive of Government as by law established in Pakistan?

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Ans. A Government servant shall not permit any person dependent on him for maintenance or under his care or control to take part in or in any way assist, any movement or activity which is, or tends directly or indirectly to be, subversive of Government as by law established in Pakistan [Rule 24(2)]. Can a Government servant canvass in connection with or take part in any election to a legislative body, whether in Pakistan or elsewhere? A Government servant shall not canvass or otherwise interfere or use his influence in connection with or take part in any election to a legislative body, whether in Pakistan or elsewhere. However, a Government servant who is qualifie d to vote at such election may exercise his right to vote. [Rule 24(3)] In what manner a Government servant can exercise his right to vote? Such Government servant shall give no indication of the manner in which he propose to vote or has voted. [Rule 24(3)] Can a Government servant allow any member of his family to indulge in any political activity? A Government servant cannot allow any member of his family dependent on him to indulge in any political activity, including forming a political association and being its member, or to act in a manner in which he himself is not permitted by Rules. [Rule 24(4)] Whether a Government servant can involve himself in propagation of sectarian creeds? A Government servant can not propagate such sectarian creeds or take part in such sectarian controversies or indulge in such sectarian partiality and favouritism as are likely to affect his integrity in the discharge of his duties or to embarrass the administration or create feelings of discontent or displeasure amongst the Government servants in particular and amongst the people in general. [Rule 25] To what extent does a Government servant enjoy freedom of expressing his views about the ideology of Pakistan? A Government servant cannot express views detrimental to the ideology or integrity of Pakistan. [Rule 25-A] Can a Government servant take part in any public demonstration directed against a government decision? A Government servant can not take part in, or in any manner assist, any public demonstration directed against a government decision or policy or permit any member of his family dependent on him to do so. [Rule 25-B] How are treated in government service, the characteristics of provincialism, parochialism, favouritism, victimization and willful abuse of office? [Rule 26] A Government servant is not allowed to indulge in provincialism, parochialism, favouritism, victimization and willful abuse of office. Is a Government servant allowed to have recourse to any court or to the press for the vindication of his public acts or character from defamatory attacks? If so, in what manner?

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Ans. A Government servant may not, without the previous sanction of the Government, has recourse to any court or to the press for the vindication of his public acts or character from defamatory attacks. In granting sanction, the Government will ordinarily bear the cost of the proceedings and in other cases leave the Government servant to institute them at his own expense. In the la tter case, if he obtains a decision in his favour, the Government may reimburse him to the extent of the whole or any part of the cost. [Rule 27] Can a Government servant vindicate his private acts or character? A Government servant has a right to vindicate his private acts or character. [Rule 27] With what restrictions can a Government servant be a member of any association representing any class of Government servants? A Government servant can not be a member, representative or officer of any association representing or purporting to represent, Government servants or any class of Government servants, unless such association satisfies the following conditions, namely:(a) Membership of the association and its office bearers shall be confined to a distinct class of Government servants and shall be open to all Government servants of that class. The association shall not be in any way connected with, or affiliated to any association, which does not, or any federation of associations, whic h do not satisfy condition (a). The association shall not be in any way connected with any political party or organization, or engage in any political activity. The association shall not (i) (ii) issue or maintain any periodical publication except in accordance with any general or special order of the Government. except with the previous sanction of the Government, published any representation on behalf of its member, whether in the press or otherwise.

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The association shall not, in respect of any election to a legislative body, or to a local authority or body, whether in Pakistan or elsewhere (i) (ii) (iii) pay or contribute towards, any expenses incurred in connection with his candidature by a candidate for such election; by any means support the candidature of any person for such election; or undertake or assist in the registration of electors, or the selection of a candidate for such election.

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(i) maintain, or contribute towards the maintenance of, any member of a legislative body, or of any member of local authority or body, whether in Pakistan or elsewhere; pay, or contribute towards, the expenses of any trade union which has constituted a fund under section 16 of the Trade Union Act, 1926 (XVI of 1926). [Rule 28]

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Is there any bar on a Government servant to become member of a non-political association? A Government servant is not allowed to accept membership of any non-political association or organization whose aims and objects, nature of activities and membership are not publicly known. [Rule 28(A)] Whether a Government servant can use any political or other outside influence in the matters of his employment? A Government servant is not allowed to bring or attempt to bring political or other outside influence, directly or indirectly, to bear on the Government or any Government servant in support of any claim arising in connection with his employment as such. [Rule 29] Can a Government servant approach a foreign mission in Pakistan or any foreign aid-giving agency for seeking any benefit? A Government servant can not approach, directly or indirectly, a foreign mission in Pakistan or any foreign aid-giving agency to secure for him invitations to visit a foreign country or to elicit offers of training facilities abroad. [Rule 30] Can an institution, road, street etc be named after a Government servant? Institution, road, street etc should not be named after a Government servant while he is still alive. [Cabinet Secretarys letter No. 107/21-78-Min, dated 13-5-1978]

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THE CIVIL SERVANTS (APPEAL ) RULES, 1977 Q. Ans: Who may act as appellate authority under the Civil Servants (Appeal ) Rules, 1977? Appellate authority means.(1) In cases relating to discipline.(i) (ii) (iii) where the order is made by the authorized officer, the officer designated as authority under the Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973; and where the order is made by the officer, designated as authority under the rules specified in paragraph (1), the officer or authority next above the authority; and Where the order is made by the Prime Minister, the President; and

(2) In other cases, the officer or authority next above the authority against whose order the appeal is preferred and where the order is made by the Prime Minister, the President. [Rule 2(a)] Note.- In respect of the orders passed under the Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000, the appellate authority means the Prime Minister or the authority designated by the Prime Minister under Section 9 of the Ordinance ibid [SRO No. 581(I)/2000, dated 218-2000]. Provided that where the order has been made by the Prime Minister, such person may submit a representation to the President. The appeals/ representations under that Ordinance are not governed under the Civil Servants (Appeal ) Rules, 1977. Q. Ans. In which cases, a civil servant is entitled to appeal to the appellate authority under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules 1977? A civil servant is entitled to appeal to the appellate authority from an order passed by an authority which (a) alters to his disadvantage, his conditions of service, pay, allowances or pension; or (b) interprets to his disadvantage the provisions of any rules whereby his conditions of service, pay, allowances or pension are regulated; or (c) reduces or withholds the maximum pension, including an additional pension, admissible to him under the rules governing pensions; or (d) terminates his employment or gives notice of such termination otherwise than (i) (ii) Q. Ans. on his reaching the age of superannuation or in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Servants Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973). [Rule 4(1)].

To whom an aggrieved person can submit representation against an order of penalty? In case the penalty is imposed under Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000, the appeal would lie to the appellate authority designated by the Prime Minister under Section 9 of the Ordinance ibid. [SRO No. 581(I)/2000, dated 21-8-2000]

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In case the penalty is imposed on him under the Government Servants (E & D) Rules, 1973, the appeal would lie to the appellate authority defined in the Civil Servants (Appeal ) Rules 1977. Note: After promulgation of the Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000 w.e.f. 27-05-2005, no disciplinary proceedings can be initiated under the Government Servants (E & D) Rules, 1973. Q. Ans: Q. Ans: Q. Ans: Q. Ans: Q. Ans: In what cases no appeal or review lie? An appeal or review shall not lie on matters relating to the determination of fitness of a person to hold a particular post or to be promoted to a higher post or grade. [Proviso to Rule 4(1)] To whom an APUG officer, posted in a Province, can file an appeal against the order of Provincial Government? An APUG officer serving under a Provincial Government may appeal, from the order of the Provincial Government, to the President. [Rule 4(2)] Can civil servants file combined appeal? Civil Servants can not file combined appeal. Every civil servant preferring an appeal should do so separately and in his own name. [Rule 5(1)] Is there any condition as to use of language while making an appeal? An appeal should not contain disrespectful or improper language. [Rule 5(2)] Can an appeal be submitted to the appellate authority directly? Every appeal should be submitted through the Head of the office to which the appellant belongs or belonged, and through the authority from whose order the appeal is preferred. [Rule 5(3)] What is the time limit for filing an appeal under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977? Every such appeal should be submitted within a period of thirty days of the communication of the order appealed against. [Rule5(4)] In what manner, an appellate authority should dispose of the appeal in the matters other than a penalty imposed on disciplinary grounds? The appellate authority shall pass such order as, having regard to all circumstances of the case, appears to it just and equitable, and the appellant shall be informed of the reasons for passing such order. [Rule 6(2) ] Who is to give effect to the orders passed by the appellate authority? The authority from whose order an appeal is preferred under these rules shall give effect to the order passed by the appellate authority. [Rule 6(3)] Who is competent to withhold an appeal?

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Ans. Q. Ans. An appeal may be withheld by an order it is preferred. [Rule 7(1)] authority not lower than the authority from whose

In what circumstances an appeal may be withheld under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977? An appeal may be withheld by an authority not lower than the authority from whose order it is preferred if:(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) It is an appeal in a case in which no appeal lies under these rules; or It is not made by the civil servant separately and in his own name. It does not contain all material statements and arguments relied upon by the appellant, or it contains disrespectful or improper language, and is not complete in itself. It is not submitted through the Head of the office to which the appellant belongs or belonged, and through the authority from whose order the appeal is preferred.; or It is not preferred within the prescribed time limit and no reasonable cause is shown for the delay; or it is addressed to an authority to which no appeal lies under these rules; or It is a repetition of a previous appeal and is made to the same appellate authority by which such appeal has been decided, and no new facts or circumstances are adduced which afford grounds for a reconsideration of the case. [Rule 7(1)]

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Whether in case an appeal is withheld , the appellant is required to be informed? In every case in which an appeal is withheld, the appellant is to be informed of the fact and the reasons for it. [first proviso to Rule 7(1)] In which cases and in what manner, a civil servant whose appeal has been withheld, can resubmit the appeal? An appeal that is withheld may be resubmitted within one month of the date on which the appellant is informed of the withholding of the appeal in the following cases:(1) When the objection raised is that the appeal does not contain all material statements and arguments relied upon by the appellant, or that it contains disrespectful or improper language or that it is not complete in itself, the appellant may resubmit appeal after removing these objections. (2) When the appeal was not submitted through the Head of the office to which the appellant belonged, and through the authority from whose order the appeal was preferred, the appeal may be resubmitted through proper channel. (3) When the appeal is addressed to an authority to which no appeal lies under the rules, the same may be resubmitted to the proper authority. [second proviso to Rule 7(1)]

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Does any appeal lie against the decision of withholding of an appeal?

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Ans. A list of appeals withheld under Rule 7, with reasons for withholding them is to be forwarded quarterly by the with-holding authority to the appellate authority. [Rule 8(3)] Q. Can an appellate authority call for any appeal that has been withheld by a subordinate authority and dispose of the same?

Ans. An appellate authority may call for any appeal admissible under these rules which has been withheld by a subordinate authority and may pass such orders thereon as it considers fit. [Rule 8(4)]

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GOVERNMENT SERVANTS (MARRIAGE WITH FOREIGN NATIONALS) RULES 1962 Q. Ans. To whom do the Government Servants (Marriage with Foreign National) Rules 1962 apply? These rules apply to every person who is a member of an All-Pakistan Service or who is serving in a civil capacity in connection with the affairs of the Federal Government but are not applicable to any person employed on contract. [sub-rule 2 of Rule 1] Whether a Government servant can contract marriage with foreign National? A government servant cannot contract marriage or promise to marriage with a foreign national. Violation of this rule renders the concerned Government servant liable to discip linary action and award of major penalty. [sub-rule 1 of Rule 3] An exception to the above rule is that a Government servant may, with the prior permission of the Federal Government, marries or promises to marry a Muslim citizen of India or Bangladesh. [sub-rule 2 of Rule 3] Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Who governs the policy regarding marriage with foreign nationals of defence personnel? Ministry of Defence is responsible to issue policy on the subject. Who is authorized to grant permission to the Government servants for marrying a Muslim citizen of India and Bangladesh? The following authorities may grant the requisite permission in consultation with the concerned Police/ Intelligence Agencies:i) ii) iii) iv) Establishment Division in the case of all Government Servants in the Federal Government. Secretaries of the Provincial Services Administration Departments, in respect of Provincial Civil Servants and the APUG Officers serving in the Provinces. Heads of autonomous and taken-over organizations, either under the Federal or Provincial Governments, in respect of their own employees. Cases of Government Servants serving in the autonomous bodies shall be referred to their respective Governments. [Establishment Divisions letter No. 2/7/81-D.IV, dated 30-7-1981]

Q. Ans.

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MISCILLANEOUS
Q. What is the policy of efficiency honorarium?

Ans: A civil servant, who is more efficient than others and has three years of service in credit, is eligible for consideration by the Departmental Promotion Committee for grant of efficiency honorarium. Such civil servant should not have obtained any other honoraria during the period under consideration. Normally an efficiency honorarium is awarded in shape of amount of basic pay drawn by the concerned Civil Servant. [Establishment Divisions OM No. 21/1/88D.5, dated 6-4-1988] Q. Who deals with office timing and public holidays?

Ans: Establishment Division deals with office timing while the public holidays are the subject of Ministry of Interior.[ Schedule -II of the Rule s of Business, 1973] Q. What are the office timings adopted by the Federal Government & its departments?

Ans:

Presently the office timings are as under: -

WINTER & SUMMER TIMINGS

[Establishment Divisions OM No. 6/1/97-D.2, dated 11-4-1997]

i. ii. iii.

Monday to Thursday and 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (with half an hour Saturday (5 days) break for Zohar Prayer/Lunch Friday: 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon Sunday Closed

Q.

Which categories of government servants are eligible for livery items?

Ans: Qasids, Drivers and Dispatch Riders are eligible for the liveries item. [Establishment Divisions OM No. 12/1/84-D.2, dated 17-7-1990 ]
Q. What are the liveries item, their life and their number admissible?

Ans: As circulated vide schedule of Establishment Division O.M. No. 12/1/84.D-5 dated 17th July, 1990, the position is as under:-

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SCHEDULE OF SCALE, LIFE PERIOD & COST OF LIVERIES AND OTHER ARTICLES PRESCRIBED FOR QASIDS, STAFF CAR DRIVERS AND DESPATCH RIDERS EMPLOYED UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH EFFECT FROM 01.07.1990

Category of Govt. employee Dispatch Riders Summer liveries

Article of Livery 1. Half Coat Khaki 2. Pant Khaki Drill 3. Shoes Black 1). Short Coat Dark Navy Blue (Serge) 2). Pant Dark Navy Blue (Serge) 3). Jersey Woolen Blue 4). Socks Woolen Blue 5). Over Coat Navy 6). Leather Hand Gloves 7). Crash Hamlet 1. Rain Coat 2. Long Gum Boots Black 3. Sun Glasses 1) 2) 3) 4) Short Coat of White Drill Pants White Beret Cap Blue Shoes Black

Number of articles admissible 2 2 1 Pair 1 1 1 1 Pair 1 1 Pair 1 1 1 Pair 1 2 2 2 1 Pair 1 1 1 1 1 Pair 1 1 Pair 1 1 2 2 Pair 1 1 Pair 1 2 Pair 1

Life period of Article After 2 years After 2 years After 1 year After 3 years After 3 years After 3 years After 2 years After 5 years After 2 years

Winter liveries

Extra items

After 3 years After 3 years After 3 years After 2 years After 2 years After 2 years After 1 year After 3 years After 3 years After 3 years After 2 years After 2 years After 5 years After 2 years After 5 years After 3 years After 3 years After 1 year After 2 years After 1 year After 3 years After 1 year After 3 years After 2 years After 3 years

Staff Car Drivers Summer liveries

Winter liveries

1. Short Coat Dark Navy Blue (Serge) 2. Pant Dark Navy Blue (Serge) 3. Jersey Woolen Blue 4. Beret Cap 5. Socks Woolen Blue 6. Over Coat Woolen Navy Blue 7. Leather Hand Gloves 1). Rain Coat 2). Umb rella 1) 2) 3) 4) 1. 2. 3. 4. Waist Coat Navy Blue Shalwar Qameez (White) Jinnah Cap Shoes Black Sherwani Navy Blue (Serge) Shalwar Qameez (White) Jersey Woolen Navy Blue Socks Woolen Navy Blue

Extra items

Qasids Summer Liveries Winter Liveries

Extra Items

1. Umbrella