Instructions regarding strict compliance of Rule 3(2)(ii) to (iv) of CCS (Conduct) Rules

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....fficers have claimed that the particular action/decisions were taken after discussion with and as per the directions of their controlling Range Head, though, no such written directions were found on the record. In a few cases, an office note was found to be recorded stating, that issues involved in the order were discussed with the Range Head but the office note was not found to have been ratified....

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....The direction of the official superior shall ordinarily be in writing. Oral direction to subordinates shall be avoided as far as possible. Where the issue of oral direction becomes unavoidable, the official superior shall confirm it in writing immediately thereafter; 3(2)(iv) A Government servant who has received oral direction from, his official superior shall seek confirmations of the same in w....