THE ALL INDIA SERVICES (CONDUCT) RULES, 1968
RULE 10. SUBSCRIPTIONS:
Government of India Decisions
Tagore Centenary Celebrations, sanction of the Government of India.
(1) In connection with the Tagore Centenary Celebrations, sanction of the Government of India was sought by members undergoing training at the Central Police Training College to collect funds in aid of the Viswa Bharathi University and to stage a variety performance. While the sanction to collect contributions was not given it was indicated that there would be no objection if individual members of the trainees took part in the variety performance, organised by the public organising committee.
[G.I. M.H.A. letter No. 8/22/61-AIS (III), dated 4th May, 1961]
Whether District Magistrates/ Deputy Commissioners/District Collectors can be authorised to raise voluntary contributions in connection with the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of Independence.
(2) A question has been raised as to whether District Magistrates/ Deputy Commissioners/District Collectors can be authorised to raise voluntary contributions in connection with the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of Independence. The Central Government have considered the matter carefully and are of the view that association of Government servants with such collections is bound to evoke public criticism. It has therefore, been decided that members of the All India Services should not be allowed to collect any contributions/donations in connection with the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of Independence.
[D.P. & A.R. Letter No. 5/13/72-AIS (III), dated 9-8-1972]
Association with Societies which have a specific objective like building schools/hospitals or celebrating centenaries etc.
(3) A member of an All India Service, who is permitted under rule 13(3) of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968 to associate himself with Societies which have a specific objective like building schools/hospitals or celebrating centenaries etc. of eminent public men/institutions etc. cannot, under rule 10 ibid accept contribution to the society or otherwise associate himself with the raising of any fund or other collections in cash or in kind for that society without the previous sanction of the State Government if he is serving in connection with the affairs of the State and with the previous sanction of the concerned Ministry/Department if he is serving in connection with the affairs of the Centre. If a member of the Service is working in connection with the affairs of the State Government, it is for that Government to decide, while permitting him under rule 13(3), whether any previous Sanction under rule 10 is to be given to him in his capacity as Chairman/Office Bearer of the body to collect funds or to associate himself with collection of funds by that body. If the State Government are of the view that such previous sanction should not be given for any reason and, if the body concerned is likely to raise funds for any specific purpose, then State Government will be well advised not to permit the member of the service to associate himself with that Society under rule 13(3). If, however, State Government are of the view that previous sanction under rule 10 be given then there is no bar to the member of the Service to collect funds or associate himself with the collection of funds by that society as the requirements of rule 10 will stand fulfilled as far as he is concerned. However, it should be remembered that association of AIS officers who hold responsible positions with fund collection for societies/bodies is bound to evoke public criticism. It would, therefore, be appropriate that members of the Service in Districts are not permitted under rule 13(3) to associate themselves with such bodies whose specific objectives can be fulfilled only by collection of funds. In fact, Government of India Decision No.2 below rule 10 of the Rules ibid stipulates that members of All India Services should not be allowed to collect any contribution/donations in connection with the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Independence.
2. The State Government are advised that, in view of the circumstances explained in para 1 above, it would be but proper not to permit members of the All India Services to be associated with such societies/bodies lest the credibility of the officers in the eyes of the public should be eroded.
[D.P. & A.R. letter No. 11017/44/81-AIS (III), dated the 29th October, 1981]