Rule 10 — CCS

Employees are not permitted to give evidence, make statements, or participate in external investigations that relate to government policies, decisions, or administrative actions unless duly authorized by the competent authority19 .

Exceptions to this restriction include cases where: The government servant is summoned by a court or statutory authority as a witness. The evidence is presented before an officially designated committee or inquiry body constituted by the government. The employee has received prior approval from the competent authority to provide relevant information.

Rule 10: Evidence Before Committees or Authorities Government servants must obtain prior permission before appearing as witnesses or providing evidence before any external authority, inquiry committee, or judicial body.

This rule ensures that government policies and sensitive matters remain confidential and are not publicly debated or misinterpreted.

17 Government of India. (1964). Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, Introduction to Rule 9–12. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. 18 Ibid., Rule 9. 19 Ibid., Rule 10