Rule 21A — CCS

Prohibitions and Post-Retirement Conduct The conduct of government servants is expected to be exemplary, both during their tenure and after retirement. Certain activities are explicitly prohibited to ensure discipline, professional integrity, and compliance with ethical standards. The CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, impose restrictions on the consumption of

If an employee, whose personal laws do not allow bigamy, enters into a second marriage without legally dissolving the first, she will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include removal from service36 .

This rule reinforces ethical conduct and legal compliance in personal matters, ensuring that employees do not engage in activities that may damage the reputation of public service.

Rule 21A: Prohibition of Bigamous Marriages Government servants are strictly prohibited from entering into a second marriage while their first spouse is still alive, except where permitted by personal law.