Presently there are no provisions under AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 with regard to receipt / retention of gifts from foreign dignitaries by members of AIS being a member of Indian delegation or otherwise. Therefore, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority to insert a new sub-rule (4) under Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968.
AIS Conduct Rules 1968 for receiving Gifts
By Speed Post/FAX/Email Urgent
F.No. 11017/02/2019-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 03 March, 2020
To,
The Chief Secretaries of all the States / UTS
Subject: Proposal to amend Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct)Rules, 1968 by inserting a new-sub Rule 4 – reg.
Sir/Madam;
I am directed to refer to the subject noted and to state that presently there are no provisions under AIS(Conduct) Rules, 1968 with regard to receipt / retention of gifts from foreign dignitaries by members of AIS being a member of Indian delegation or otherwise. Therefore, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority to insert a new sub-rule (4) under Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968.
Accordingly, a draft of the proposed amendments in AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 is enclosed herewith with request to furnish your comments/views on the same latest by 31st March, 2020 positively. Soft copy of the comments / views may also be sent by email at so-ais3@nic.in. If no reply is received within the stipulated time, it will be presumed that State Government has no objection to the proposed amendments.
Yours faithfully,
(Jyotsna Gupta)
Under Secretary (Services)