guidance while sanctioning acquisition and disposal of movable and immovable properties

PUBLIC (SERVICES—n) DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM No. 87263/SD6/70/PD. Dated, Trivandrum, 13th January, 1971. Sub:—Acquisition and Disposal of movable and immovable properties by Government Servants—Clarification issued. Government are pleased to issue the following clarifications for guidance while sanctioning acquisition and disposal of movable and immovable properties by Government Servants. The intention behind the imposition of restrictions in the Government Servants' Conduct Rules is to restrain Government Officers from exploiting or misusing their official position authority or influence with a view to securing personal gains. It is with this end in view that details such as the name and address of the party with whom the transaction is proposed prices offered etc. are to be ascertained before according sanction. While according sanction under Rule 25 of the Kerala Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1960 (where other rules are not attracted) it has to be ascertained whether the transaction is with a party with whom the Government servant has or had no official dealings. If there is no such official connection then it is not necessary to make any enquiries about the market value and it may be assumed that the prices follow market trends, if, however, there is any official connection and if the price quoted appears unreasonable then further enquiries have to be made. K. P. K. MENON, Chief Secretary.