The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964

22. CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING DRINKS AND DRUGS:

A Government servant shall -

(a) strictly abide by any law relating to intoxicating drinks or drugs in force in any area in which he may happen to be for the time being;

(b) not be under the influence of any intoxicating drink or drug during the course of his duty and shall also take due care that the performance of his duties at any time is not affected in any way by the influence of such drink or drug;

(bb) refrain from consuming any intoxicating drink or drug in a public place;

(c) not appear in a public place in a state of intoxication;

(d) not use any intoxicating drink or drug to excess.

EXPLANATION.- For the purpose of this rule 'public place' means any place or premises (including a conveyance) to which the public have, or are permitted to have access, whether on payment or otherwise.

22-A. Prohibition regarding employment of children below 14 years of age.

No Government servant shall employ to work any child below the age of 14 years.

Government of India Decisions:

(1) Public Place – Clarification regarding [DP&AR Letter No. 11013/16/74-Estt. (A), dated 30th October, 1976]
(2) Consumption of intoxicating drinks by Government servants in receptions arranged by Foreign Missions, etc. [MHA DP&AR OM No. 11013/10/77-Estt. (A), dated the 7th December, 1977]
(3) Programme for reducing the consumption of alcoholic beverages – Instructions relating to Government servants. [DP&AR’s OM No. 11013/3/84-Estt. (A), dated 29.03.1984]