This is Set 16 of 42 in the smartvidya question bank on the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. Part III: Media, criticism, evidence and information. This set covers Rule 12 (raising funds) and Rule 14 (addresses, testimonials, entertainments; farewell proviso and Note).
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Set 16: Rules 12 and 14 – Subscriptions and public demonstrations in honour
1. Rule 12 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules deals with:
(a) Private trade
(b) Dowry
(c) Gifts
(d) Subscriptions
Ans. (d) Subscriptions — Explanation: Rule 12 governs asking for or accepting contributions and raising funds. Gifts are Rule 13 and dowry Rule 13A. [Ref: Rule 12]
2. Under Rule 12, a Government servant needs whose previous sanction to ask for or accept contributions to any fund?
(a) The Government or an authority empowered by it
(b) The Head of Office only
(c) The donors
(d) No sanction is needed for charitable funds
Ans. (a) The Government or an authority empowered by it — Explanation: Rule 12 requires the previous sanction of the Government or of such authority as may be empowered by it in this behalf. [Ref: Rule 12]
3. Rule 12 applies to raising of funds or collections:
(a) Only for political objects
(b) Only above Rs. 10,000
(c) In cash or in kind, in pursuance of any object whatsoever
(d) Only in cash
Ans. (c) In cash or in kind, in pursuance of any object whatsoever — Explanation: Rule 12 covers funds or other collections in cash or in kind "in pursuance of any object whatsoever". [Ref: Rule 12]
4. A Government servant organises a collection among colleagues to build a temple in his village. Which rule applies?
(a) Rule 13, on gifts
(b) Rule 12, which requires previous sanction for raising any funds for any object
(c) No rule, since the object is religious
(d) Rule 15(2)(a), as honorary social work
Ans. (b) Rule 12, which requires previous sanction for raising any funds for any object — Explanation: Rule 12 covers raising funds or collections for any object whatsoever. The nature of the object does not remove the need for previous sanction. [Ref: Rule 12]
5. Besides asking for or accepting contributions, Rule 12 also bars a Government servant from:
(a) Contributing to the GPF
(b) Otherwise associating himself with the raising of any funds
(c) Paying income tax
(d) Donating to charity from his own pocket
Ans. (b) Otherwise associating himself with the raising of any funds — Explanation: Rule 12 bars asking for or accepting contributions, and otherwise associating himself with the raising of funds or collections, without previous sanction. [Ref: Rule 12]
6. Rule 14 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules deals with:
(a) Public demonstrations in honour of Government servants
(b) Demonstrations and strikes
(c) Criticism of Government
(d) Vindication of acts
Ans. (a) Public demonstrations in honour of Government servants — Explanation: Rule 14 covers complimentary addresses, testimonials and meetings or entertainments in honour of Government servants. [Ref: Rule 14]
7. Under Rule 14, which of the following needs previous sanction of the Government?
(a) Attending a farewell of a substantially private and informal character on transfer
(b) Receiving a complimentary or valedictory address
(c) Attending a private family dinner
(d) Receiving a letter of appreciation from his superior
Ans. (b) Receiving a complimentary or valedictory address — Explanation: Receiving complimentary or valedictory addresses, accepting testimonials and attending meetings or entertainments held in his honour need previous sanction. Informal farewells are excepted by the proviso. [Ref: Rule 14]
8. Rule 14 applies to meetings or entertainments held in honour of:
(a) Only retired Government servants
(b) Only Ministers
(c) Only the Government servant himself
(d) The Government servant himself or any other Government servant
Ans. (d) The Government servant himself or any other Government servant — Explanation: The rule covers meetings or entertainments held in his honour "or in the honour of any other Government servant". [Ref: Rule 14]
9. Which of the following is excepted from Rule 14 by its proviso?
(a) A testimonial from a contractor
(b) A felicitation by a political party
(c) A farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character on retirement or transfer
(d) A public reception by a trade body for an officer who helped it
Ans. (c) A farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character on retirement or transfer — Explanation: The proviso exempts farewell entertainments of a substantially private and informal character on retirement or transfer, or for someone who has recently quitted Government service. [Ref: Rule 14, proviso (i)]
10. The first proviso to Rule 14 covers farewells held for a Government servant on retirement or transfer, and also for:
(a) Any foreign dignitary
(b) Any person seeking election
(c) Any contractor completing a project
(d) Any person who has recently quitted the service of any Government
Ans. (d) Any person who has recently quitted the service of any Government — Explanation: Proviso (i) extends to any person who has recently quitted the service of any Government. [Ref: Rule 14, proviso (i)]
11. Under the second proviso to Rule 14, which entertainments may be accepted without sanction?
(a) Lavish dinners arranged by private firms
(b) Any entertainment costing less than Rs. 25,000
(c) Simple and inexpensive entertainments arranged by public bodies or institutions
(d) Entertainments by contractors of the department
Ans. (c) Simple and inexpensive entertainments arranged by public bodies or institutions — Explanation: Proviso (ii) allows acceptance of simple and inexpensive entertainments arranged by public bodies or institutions. [Ref: Rule 14, proviso (ii)]
12. According to the Note under Rule 14, what is forbidden in relation to farewell entertainments?
(a) Holding any farewell for a retiring employee
(b) Serving tea at a farewell
(c) Giving a speech at a farewell
(d) Exercising pressure or influence on any Government servant to subscribe towards any farewell entertainment
Ans. (d) Exercising pressure or influence on any Government servant to subscribe towards any farewell entertainment — Explanation: The Note forbids exercising pressure or influence of any sort to induce a Government servant to subscribe towards any farewell entertainment, even if it is substantially private or informal. [Ref: Rule 14, Note]
13. The Note under Rule 14 also forbids collecting subscriptions from Class III or Class IV employees for the entertainment of:
(a) Any retired Class IV employee
(b) Any Government servant not belonging to Class III or Class IV
(c) Any member of their own family
(d) Any Government servant of Class III or Class IV
Ans. (b) Any Government servant not belonging to Class III or Class IV — Explanation: Collection of subscriptions from Class III or Class IV employees, under any circumstances, for entertainment of a Government servant not belonging to those classes is forbidden. [Ref: Rule 14, Note]
14. Group 'C' staff are asked to contribute towards a farewell party for a retiring Group 'A' Director. Under the Note to Rule 14, this is:
(a) Forbidden under any circumstances
(b) Permitted if contributions are voluntary
(c) Permitted if the Director approves
(d) Permitted if the party is informal
Ans. (a) Forbidden under any circumstances — Explanation: The Note forbids collection of subscriptions from Class III or Class IV (now Group C) employees under any circumstances for entertainment of a Government servant not belonging to those classes. [Ref: Rule 14, Note]
15. A retiring Section Officer's colleagues hold a small informal tea party for him in office after hours, paid for voluntarily among themselves. Is sanction needed under Rule 14?
(a) No, it is a farewell of a substantially private and informal character
(b) Yes, previous sanction of the Government is required
(c) Only if the party lasts more than an hour
(d) Yes, sanction of the Head of Office is required
Ans. (a) No, it is a farewell of a substantially private and informal character — Explanation: Proviso (i) to Rule 14 excepts such farewell entertainments on retirement or transfer, provided no pressure is put on anyone to contribute. [Ref: Rule 14, proviso (i)]
16. A private firm that has contracts with the department wants to hold a public felicitation for an officer who has just been promoted. What is the position under Rule 14?
(a) The officer may attend freely
(b) The officer cannot attend without previous sanction of the Government
(c) The officer may attend if he pays for his own meal
(d) The officer need only inform his Head of Office
Ans. (b) The officer cannot attend without previous sanction of the Government — Explanation: A felicitation by a private firm is a meeting or entertainment held in his honour, and it is neither a private farewell nor a simple entertainment by a public body. Previous sanction is needed. [Ref: Rule 14]
17. Which of the following does Rule 14 cover?
(a) Receiving an appreciation letter from his Secretary
(b) Being named in the Gazette for promotion
(c) Accepting a testimonial
(d) Receiving a salary increment
Ans. (c) Accepting a testimonial — Explanation: Rule 14 covers complimentary or valedictory addresses, testimonials, and meetings or entertainments held in his honour. [Ref: Rule 14]
18. Consider these statements about Rule 14: 1. A private informal farewell on transfer needs no sanction. 2. Simple entertainments by public bodies may be accepted. 3. Subscriptions may be collected from Group 'D' staff for an officer's farewell if they agree. Which are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Ans. (a) 1 and 2 only — Explanation: The first two statements reflect the provisos. The Note forbids collection from Class III or Class IV staff under any circumstances for an officer outside those classes. [Ref: Rule 14]
19. Under the second proviso to Rule 1(3), Rules 12 and 14 do NOT apply to:
(a) Non-gazetted staff drawing pay up to Rs. 500 per mensem in specified industrial establishments
(b) All staff on deputation
(c) All staff of the Central Secretariat
(d) All Group 'A' officers
Ans. (a) Non-gazetted staff drawing pay up to Rs. 500 per mensem in specified industrial establishments — Explanation: Rules 12 and 14 are among the rules excluded for such low-paid industrial staff. [Ref: Rule 1(3), second proviso]
20. A Government servant is asked by his superior to collect money from staff for the superior's birthday celebration. Which rules are relevant?
(a) Only Rule 13 on gifts
(b) Rule 12 on raising funds and Rule 14, including its Note forbidding pressure
(c) No rule, since it is a private party
(d) Only Rule 3A on courtesy
Ans. (b) Rule 12 on raising funds and Rule 14, including its Note forbidding pressure — Explanation: Collecting money needs sanction under Rule 12, and entertainment in honour of a Government servant falls under Rule 14; pressure from a superior makes it worse under the Note. [Ref: Rules 12, 14]
21. Which authority can grant sanction under Rule 12 besides the Government?
(a) An authority empowered by the Government in this behalf
(b) Any gazetted officer
(c) The State Government
(d) The donors' association
Ans. (a) An authority empowered by the Government in this behalf — Explanation: Rule 12 mentions the previous sanction of the Government "or of such authority as may be empowered by it in this behalf". [Ref: Rule 12]
22. A Government servant asks local traders to contribute to a sports meet he is organising for his office. Which rule is breached if he has no sanction?
(a) Rule 15(2)
(b) Rule 14
(c) Rule 22
(d) Rule 12
Ans. (d) Rule 12 — Explanation: Asking for contributions, in cash or in kind, for any object needs previous sanction under Rule 12; seeking money from traders in his area also raises integrity concerns. [Ref: Rule 12]
23. Receiving a "valedictory address" means:
(a) Receiving an official transfer order
(b) Receiving a letter of warning
(c) Receiving a formal farewell address in one's honour
(d) Receiving a memorandum of charges
Ans. (c) Receiving a formal farewell address in one's honour — Explanation: A valedictory address is a formal farewell address. Rule 14 requires previous sanction for receiving one, unless the farewell is substantially private and informal. [Ref: Rule 14]
24. A Government school's parent-teacher association holds a simple tea for the District Education Officer who inaugurated its library. Is this within Rule 14's second proviso?
(a) No, only farewells are exempt
(b) No, all entertainments need sanction
(c) Yes, a simple and inexpensive entertainment by a public institution may be accepted
(d) Yes, but only if the officer pays for it
Ans. (c) Yes, a simple and inexpensive entertainment by a public institution may be accepted — Explanation: Proviso (ii) exempts acceptance of simple and inexpensive entertainments arranged by public bodies or institutions. [Ref: Rule 14, proviso (ii)]
25. Which rule is the correct match for "no pressure to subscribe to farewell entertainments"?
(a) Rule 12, proviso
(b) Rule 15(4)
(c) Rule 13, Note (1)
(d) The Note under Rule 14
Ans. (d) The Note under Rule 14 — Explanation: The Note under Rule 14 forbids exercising pressure or influence to induce any Government servant to subscribe towards a farewell entertainment. [Ref: Rule 14, Note]
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