No. A-22/13/1/AGT/2026-E.I
Dated: 26-12-2025
CIRCULAR
Subject: Strict adherence to Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
regarding
restriction
on
outside
influence
in
service
matters
particularly Transfer/ posting – reg.
It has come to the notice of the Competent Authority that some Group ‘A’ and
Group ‘B’ officers of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) are
attempting to bring political or other outside influence in service-related
matters, particularly in cases of Transfer/Posting.
In this regard, attention is invited to Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules,
1964, which stipulates:
"No Government servant shall bring or attempt
to bring any political or other outside influence
to bear upon any superior authority to further
his interests in respect of matters pertaining to
his service under the Government."
This mandate was previously reiterated vide OM No. Z-17/12/Misc./2022-Estt.I
dated 24.05.2023 (copy enclosed). Despite these instructions, instances of
external intervention continue to be reported.
It is further clarified, in terms of Ministry of Home Affairs OM No. F.25/21/63-
Ests.(A)
dated
19.09.1963 (copy enclosed), that any representation,
communication, or approach made by family members, relatives, or any other
persons in respect of the service matters of a Government servant shall be
construed as an attempt to bring outside influence by the officer concerned.
Accordingly, in the light of the above, it is hereby directed that all officers shall
strictly refrain from bringing any form of outside influence, directly or indirectly,
in service-related matters. Any violation of these instructions shall be treated
as serious misconduct and shall render the concerned officer liable for
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disciplinary action under the relevant rules.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Deputy Director
To,
1. All Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Officers on Administrative as well as Medical side of
ESIC, through their controlling officers.
2. Website Content Manager for uploading the same on website of ESIC.
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No. Z-17/12/Misc./2022-Estt.I Dated: .05.2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Representation from officers/employees on service matters – reiteration of
instructions -regarding.
Undersigned is directed to refer to DoP&T OM No. F.No.11013/08/2013-Estt.(A)-III
dated 06.06.2013 and 31.08.2015 on the above mentioned subject.
In this regard, Office Memorandum vide No.A-22/13/1/2017-Estt.I dated 22.03.2021
was also issued reiterating the above instructions.
Despite the instructions, it has been observed that many ESIC officers and employees
continue to approach higher authorities viz. Hon’ble Ministers, MPs, MLAs and other public
representatives for their service matters without following official channel of communication. In
many cases, instead of the officers/employees, their family members approach these higher
authorities.
It is reiterated that in any matter connected with service rights or conditions, if a
Government servant wishes to press a claim or to seek redressal of a grievance, the proper
course for him is to address his immediate official superior, or Head of his office, or such other
authority at the appropriate level who is competent to deal with the matter in the Organization
through proper channel.
Therefore, these representations (including e-mails, text messages or public
grievances portal etc.) made directly to other authorities bypassing the prescribed channel of
communication have been viewed very seriously by the Competent Authority and treated as
unbecoming conduct attracting the provisions of Rule 3(1)(iii) of the Central Civil Services
(Conduct) Rules, 1964 as applicable on ESIC Officers/Employees. These acts are also in
contravention to Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules,1964 which prohibits government servant
from bringing outside influence in respect of his service matters and the MHA OM No. F-
25/21/63-Ests.(A) dated 19.09.1963 which prescribes representations made by relatives of
Government servant as outside influence.
These acts of officers/employees to prefer their service matters without exhausting the
prescribed channels are thus liable for disciplinary action. Competent authority has directed
that all officers/ employees to conform to the aforesaid directions/instructions failing which
suitable necessary action shall be initiated.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Deputy Director (E-I)
To
1. All officers & employees of ESIC Corporation.
2. Website Content Manager for uploading the Memorandum on the website of ESIC for
information of all concerned.
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