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Participation in holding rallies for political parties by arranging for crowds and transport

(19) Participation in holding rallies for political parties by arranging for crowds and transport

Instances have come to the notice of the Government in which public servants and public utility facilities were used for arranging crowds for rallies and for arranging transport for bringing those crowds involving violations of laws and rules in regard to the use of such transport. In this connection, attention is invited to rule 5 (1) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 which provides that no Government servant shall be a member of, or be otherwise associated with any political party or organization which takes part in politics; nor shall he take part in, subscribe in aid of, or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity. It is also clarified in this Department OM No. 25/4/73-Estt. (A), dated 17.02.1973 (Decision No. 19) that it is advisable for a Government employee not to attend even public meetings or demonstrations organized by a political party or having political aspects. It will not suffice to say that such arrangements were made on the orders of superior officers, as the Explanation below sub-rule (2) of rule 3 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 clarifies that nothing in Clause (ii) of the aforesaid sub-rule (2) shall be construed as empowering a Government employee to evade his own responsibilities. It hardly need to be emphasized that Government servants should not only maintain political neutrality but should also appear to do so. Taking active part in holding rallies in support of any political party by arranging for crowds and arranging transport for brining those crowds would, therefore, clearly attract the provisions of the aforesaid rule of the Conduct Rules. Government employees should, therefore, desist from engaging in such activities which may be construed as participation in the activities of a political party.

 

[MHA, Department of Personnel & A.R. OM No. 28034/5/78-Estt.(A), dated 1st September, 1978]

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