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Income Tax Department has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct among its officers and officials. As part of a comprehensive vigilance exercise, the department has reminded its personnel to strictly adhere to service conduct rules, particularly in relation to family members involved in business activities. This move is aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring transparency in the functioning of the department. Service Conduct Rule 15(3)
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FAQ :
The main purpose is to remind officers and officials to adhere to service conduct rules, especially regarding family members' business activities, to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure transparency.
The department is emphasizing Rule 15(3) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964, which requires government servants to report if any family member is engaged in trade or business.
'Members of family' includes spouses, dependent children, step-children, and any other person related by blood or marriage who is wholly dependent on the government servant.
No, the rules clarify that being engaged in business with one's own funds does not exempt reporting under Rule 15(3).
Yes, the department also highlighted rules prohibiting the use of one's position to secure employment for family members in companies they have official dealings with, and restrictions for Class One officers.
Government servants must promptly inform the prescribed authority about the family member's acceptance of employment and any official dealings they have had with the said company or firm.
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