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Bihar Government Servant's Conduct Rules, 1976
Bihar Government Servant's Conduct Rules, 1976
Sections
1. Short title, commencement and application.
Section 12. Definitions.
Section 23. General.
Section 34. Consumption of intoxicating Drink and Drugs.
Section 45. Employment of near relatives of Government servant in private undertaking.
Section 5
part in
6. Taking part in politics and election.
Section 67. Joining of Associations by Government Servants.
Section 78. Demonstration and Strikes.
Section 89. Connection with Press or Radio
Section 910. Criticism of Government.
Section 1011. Evidence before committee or any other authority.
Section 1112. Unauthorised communication of information.
Section 1213. Subscriptions.
Section 1314. Gifts.
Section 1415. Public demonstrations in honour of Government servants.
Section 1516. Private trade or employment.
Section 1617. Investments, lending and borrowing.
Section 1718. Insolvency and habitual indebtedness.
Section 1819. Movable, immovable and valuable property.
Section 1920. Restriction in relation to acquisition and disposal of immovable property outside India and transaction with foreigners, etc.
Section 2021. Vindication of acts and character of Government Servant.
Section 2122. Canvassing of non-official or other outside influence.
Section 2223. Restrictions regarding marriages.
Section 2324. Giving or taking dowry.
Section 2425. Interpretation.
Section 2526. Delegation of power.
Section 2627. Ceaser and saving.
Section 27
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"content": "(i) in the case of a Government servant whose services have been placed at the disposal of the Government of India, the Government of India;\n(ii) in the case of a Government servant whose services have been placed at the disposal of the Government of another State, the Government of that State;\n(iii) in all other cases the Government of Bihar,\n(b) \"Government servant\" means any person appointed to serve in connection with the affairs of the State, in respect of whom the Governor of Bihar is empowered to make Rules under Article 309 of the Constitution of India, whether for the time being such person is serving in connection with the affairs of the Government of India or of any State, or is on leave.\nExplanation.\n(c) \"Member of family\" in relation to Government servant includes-\n(1) The wife or husband as the case may be, of the Government servant, whether residing with the Government servant or not but does not include a wife or husband, as the case may be, separated from the Government servant by a decree/order of a competent court.\n(2) Son or daughter or step-son or step-daughter of Government servant and wholly dependent on him, but does not include a child or step child who is no longer dependent on the Government servant or of whose custody the Government servant has been deprived by or under any law.\n(3) Any other person related, whether by blood or marriage, to the Government servant's wife or husband, and wholly dependent on the Government servant.\n(d) \"Prescribed authority\" means-\n(1) In respect of Gazetted Government servants, the Departments of Government on whose cadre or establishment they are borne.\n(2) In respect of Government servants holding class III posts, the appointing authority.\n(3) In respect of Government servants holding class IV posts, head of establishment on which he is borne.\n(4) In respect of a Government servant on foreign service or on deputation, the parent department or office, as the case may be, on the cadre or establishment of which such a Government servant is borne.",
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"content": "(i) maintain absolute integrity;\n(ii) maintain devotion to duty; and\n(iii) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government servant.\nExplanation.",
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"title": "4. Consumption of intoxicating Drink and Drugs.",
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"content": "(i) while on duty, be under the influence of intoxicating drink or drugs to such an extent as to tender him incapable of discharging his duties properly and efficiently;\n(ii) habitually use intoxicating drink or drugs to excess;\n(iii) appear in public place in a state of intoxication; and\n(iv) consume any intoxicating drink or drug in public place.\nExplanation",
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"title": "5. Employment of near relatives of Government servant in private undertaking.",
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"content": "(b) In any case referred to in clause (a), the Government servant shall refer the matter to his official superior and the case shall thereafter be disposed of according to the instructions of the official superior.",
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"title": "6. Taking part in politics and election.",
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"content": "(i) a Government servant qualified to vote at such election may exercise his right to vote but where he does so he shall give no indication of the manner in which he proposes to vote or has voted;\n(ii) a Government servant shall not be deemed to have contravened the provision of this sub-rule by reason only that he assists in the conduct of an election in the due performance of a duty imposed on him by oi under any law for the time being in force.\nExplanation.",
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"title": "7. Joining of Associations by Government Servants.",
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"title": "8. Demonstration and Strikes.",
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"content": "(i) engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is prejudicial to the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with Foreign State, public order, decency or morality, which involves contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence, or\n(ii) resort to or in any way abet any form of strike or coercion or physical duress in connection with any matter pertaining to his service or the service of any other Government servant.",
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"title": "9. Connection with Press or Radio",
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"content": "(a) publish h book himself or through a member of his family or through any other person or through a publisher, or contribute an article to a book or a compilation of articles, or\n(b) participate in a radio or contribute or write a letter to a newspaper or periodical, either in his own name or anonymously or in the name of any other person:\n(i) if such publication is through a publisher and is of a purely literary artistic or scientific character; or\n(iii) if such contribution, broadcast or writing is of a purely literary, artistic or scientific character.",
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"title": "10. Criticism of Government.",
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"content": "(i) which has the effect of an adverse criticism of current or recent policy or action of the Government of India or the Government of any State; or\n(ii) which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Government of India and the Government of any State; or\n(iii) which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Government of India and the Government of any Foreign State :",
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"title": "11. Evidence before committee or any other authority.",
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"content": "(a) evidence given at an enquiry before an authority appointed by the Government, by Parliament, or by a State Legislature; or\n(b) evidence given in any judicial enquiry; or\n(c) evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by authorities subordinate to the Government.",
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"number": "12",
"title": "12. Unauthorised communication of information.",
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"content": "Explanation.",
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"title": "13. Subscriptions.",
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"number": "14",
"title": "14. Gifts.",
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"content": "Explanation.\nNote. -(i) A Government servant shall avoid accepting lavish hospitality or frequent hospitality from any individual having official dealings with him or from industrial or commercial firm, organisations etc.\nNote.\n(ii) Any trowel, key, or other similar articles offered to a Government servant at the laying of the foundation stone or the opening of a public building or any ceremonial function.",
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"number": "15",
"title": "15. Public demonstrations in honour of Government servants.",
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"content": "(i) a farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character held in honour of any Government servant on the occasion of his retirement or transfer or of any person who has recently quited the service of any Government; or\n(ii) the acceptance of simple and inexpensive entertainments arranged by public bodies or institutions.",
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"title": "16. Private trade or employment.",
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"content": "(i) he shall, within a period of one month of his undertaking any such work, report to Government giving full details;\n(ii) his official duties do not thereby suffer; and\n(iii) he shall discontinue any such work, if so directed by the Government:\nExplanation I.\nExplanation II.\n(i) he shall, within a period of one month of his undertaking any such work, report to Government giving full details;\n(ii) his official duties do not thereby suffer; and\n(iii) he shall discontinue any such work if so directed by the Government:\nExplanation.",
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"number": "17",
"title": "17. Investments, lending and borrowing.",
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"content": "Explanation.\n(a) Lend or borrow or deposit money as a principal or agent, to or with any person or firm or private limited company within the local limits of his authority or with whom he is likely to have official dealings or otherwise place himself under pecuniary obligation to such person or firm or private limited company; or\nNote. -A 'pecuniary obligation' means not only obligation arising out of a cash transaction but also the acceptance without consideration of any service or facility other than trifling value:\nNote.\n(b) Lend money to any person at interest or in manner whereby return in money or kind is paid :\n(ii) No Government servant shall permit any member of his family except with the previous sanction of the Government to enter into any transaction of the nature referred to in the foregoing sub-rule, and where a Government servant is unable to prevent a member of his family from entering into any such transaction, he shall make a report to that effect to the Government.",
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"number": "18",
"title": "18. Insolvency and habitual indebtedness.",
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"content": "Note. -The burden of proving that indebtedness or insolvency is the result of circumstances which, with the exercise of ordinary diligence, he could not have foreseen or even of which he has no control, and has not proceeded from extravagant or dissipated habit, shall be upon him.\nNote.",
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"number": "19",
"title": "19. Movable, immovable and valuable property.",
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"content": "(a) immovable property owned, acquired or inherited by him or held by him on lease or mortgage, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or in the name of any other person;\n(b) shares, debentures, cumulative time deposits and including bank deposits owned, acquired or inherited by him or held by him, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or in the name of any other person;\n(c) other movable property inherited by him or similarly owned, acquired or held by him;\n(d) debts and other liabilities, if any, incurred by him directly or indirectly.\nNote I. -Unless directed otherwise, sub-rule (1) shall not ordinarily apply to class IV servants.\nNote I.\nNote II. -In all returns, the values of items of movable property worth less than Rs. 1,000 may be added and shown as a lump sum. The value of articles of daily use such as clothes, utensils, crockery, books, etc., need not be included in such return.\nNote II.\nNote III. -Every Government servant who is in service on the date of the commencement of these Rules shall submit a return under this sub-rule on or before such date as may be specified by the Government after such commencement:\nNote III.\n(a) with person having official dealings with Government servant, or\n(b) otherwise than through a regular or reputed dealer.\n(a) with a person having official dealings with the Government servant, or\n(b) otherwise than through a regular or reputed dealer.\nExplanation.\n(a) jewellery, insurance policies, the annual premium of which exceeds Rs. 1,000, shares, securities and debentures;\n(b) loans advanced by or to such Government servant whether secured or not;\n(c) motor cars, motor cycles, horses or any,other means of conveyance; and\n(d) refrigerator, radios and radiograms.\nguilty of grave misconduct\ngrave official misconduct",
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"number": "20",
"title": "20. Restriction in relation to acquisition and disposal of immovable property outside India and transaction with foreigners, etc.",
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"content": "(a) acquire by purchase, mortgage, lease, gift or otherwise, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family, any immovable property situate outside India;\n(b) dispose of, by sale, mortgage, gift, or otherwise, or grant any lease in respect of any immovable property situate outside India which was acquired or is held by him either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family;\n(c) enter into any transaction with any foreigner, foreign Government, foreign organisation or concern-\n(i) for the acquisition, by purchase, mortgage, lease, gift or otherwise either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family, of any immovable property;\n(ii) for the disposal of immovable property by sale, mortgage, gift or otherwise, or the grant of any lease in respect of any immovable property which was acquired or is held by him either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family.",
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"number": "21",
"title": "21. Vindication of acts and character of Government Servant.",
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"content": "Explanation.",
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"number": "22",
"title": "22. Canvassing of non-official or other outside influence.",
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"number": "23",
"title": "23. Restrictions regarding marriages.",
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"content": "(a) such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such Government servant and the other party to the marriage; and\n(b) there are other grounds for so doing.",
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"number": "24",
"title": "24. Giving or taking dowry.",
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"content": "Note. -Giving or taking or abeting the giving or taking of dowry shall be deemed to be a misconduct for which the Government servant concerned shall be liable for disciplinary action.\nNote.",
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"number": "25",
"title": "25. Interpretation.",
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"number": "26",
"title": "26. Delegation of power.",
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{
"number": "27",
"title": "27. Ceaser and saving.",
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"content": "are hereby repealed and shall cease to be in force\n(a) the previous operation, or anything duly done or suffered under the said Rules; or\n(b) any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under the said rules, or\n(c) any penalty or punishment incurred under the said Rules, or\n(d) any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, obligation, liability, penalty or punishment as aforesaid;",
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"Act ID": "bh290",
"Act Number": "Published vide Notification No. G.S.R. 4, Bihar Gazette (Extraordinary) dated 10.2.1976",
"Enactment Date": "",
"Act Year": "1976",
"Short Title": "Bihar Government Servant's Conduct Rules, 1976",
"Type": "STATE",
"Location": "Bihar"
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"updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:19"
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