As per the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which one among the following activities does not require sanction/permission of the prescribed authority?
To join as volunteers in civil defence service
To accept gifts from near relatives, when value exceeds prescribed limits
To accept fee for work done for any private or public body, or person
To participate in Shramdaan organized by Bharat Sevak Samaj during spare time
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
As per the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964:
A) Joining certain voluntary services like Civil Defence may require intimation or permission depending on specific government instructions and the nature of the service.
B) Accepting gifts from near relatives exceeding prescribed limits typically requires *reporting* to the Government, but not necessarily prior *sanction*, especially if received on customary occasions.
C) Accepting a fee for work done for any private or public body or person *explicitly requires the previous sanction* of the Government under Rule 15(1)(c).
D) Participating in Shramdaan (voluntary labour) organized by a recognized social service organization like Bharat Sevak Samaj during spare time is generally considered permissible social service and does not require prior sanction/permission, provided it does not interfere with official duties.
Among the options, participating in Shramdaan during spare time is the activity that most clearly does not require prior sanction/permission.
The CCS (Conduct) Rules distinguish between activities requiring prior sanction (like accepting fees for outside work, engaging in trade), activities requiring reporting (like large gifts from relatives, property transactions above a limit), and activities generally permissible during spare time (like social service).