non-official conference or meeting

A Government servant proposing to take part in a non-official conference or meeting held in any place in the Kerala State must obtain the prior sanction of the Government: - Provided that such sanction shall not be necessary in respect of conferences in which a Government servant may participate in the course of duty or conferences convened to discuss scientific, technical, literacy or similar subjects and participation therein is not likely to embarrass Government in its relationship with the public in any maimer. In cases of doubt the Government servant should apply to Govçrnment and obtain orders. The rules regarding taking part in politics and elections apply to Part-time Government servants also, such as the Advocate General, etc.