Employee evidence restrictions require prior approval while preserving exceptions for judicial, legislative, government-appointed and authorised departmental enquiries.

Giving evidence by employees requires prior approval of the Competent Authority where it concerns an enquiry conducted by any person, committee or authority. An employee giving approved evidence must not criticise the policy or actions of the Central Government, a State Government, or the Authority. Prior approval is unnecessary for evidence before specified government-appointed authorities, judicial enquiries, or departmental enquiries ordered by the Competent Authority.

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