PO Rule Lookup
Paraphrased common post office rules: leave, pay, conduct, SB orders, PLI, delivery and GDS.
A government servant may accept gifts only within prescribed value limits and on customary occasions; anything above the threshold needs prior sanction or reporting.
Ref: CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, Rule 13
Giving, taking or abetting the giving or taking of dowry is treated as misconduct and renders the official liable to disciplinary action.
Ref: CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, Rule 13-A
No private trade, business or employment may be undertaken without prior sanction. Honorary work of a literary, scientific or charitable nature is generally allowed.
Ref: CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, Rule 15
An annual immovable property return must be submitted every January. Acquisition or disposal of property above prescribed values needs prior intimation or sanction.
Ref: CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, Rule 18
Membership of political parties and taking part in political activities or canvassing are barred; the right to vote and form service associations is unaffected.
Ref: CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, Rule 5
During suspension a subsistence allowance of 50% of pay is paid; it can rise to 75% if the suspension extends beyond 90 days for reasons not attributable to the official.
Ref: CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 / FR 53