Rule 20 of CCSC Rules 1964 - Canvassing of non-official or other outside influence

Rule 20 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 : Canvassing of non-official or other outside influence

No Government servant shall bring or attempt to bring any political or other outside influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his interests in respect of matters pertaining to his service under Government.

Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964

Rule 1 Short Title, Commencement and Application

Rule 2 Definitions

Rule 3 General

Rule 4 Employment of Near Relatives of Government Servants in Companies or Firms

Rule 5 Taking part in politics and elections

Rule 6 Joining of associations by government servants

Rule 7 Demonstration and strikes

Rule 8 Connection with press or other media

Rule 9 Criticism of government

Rule 10 Evidence before committee or any other authority

Rule 11 Unauthorised communication of information

Rule 12 Subscriptions

Rule 13 Gifts

Rule 14 Public demonstrations in honour of government servants

Rule 15 Private trade or employment

Rule 16 Investment, lending and borrowing

Rule 17 Insolvency and habitual indebtedness

Rule 18 Movable, immovable and valuable property

Rule 18A Restrictions in relation to acquisition and disposal of immovable property outside India and transactions with foreigners, etc

Rule 19 Vindication of acts and character of government servant

Rule 20 Canvassing of non-official or other outside influence

Rule 21 Restriction regarding marriage

Rule 22 Consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs

Rule 23 Interpretation

Rule 24 Delegation of powers

Rule 25 Repeal and saving