This circular on “Conduct Rules” clarifies that a government servant should avoid any act that places him/her in a position of conflict between personal interest and official duty. Attesting a family member’s document is cited as an example of misuse of official position.
Suppose you live in a small town where your father is the only Gazetted Officer. Here’s the proper procedure: This circular on “Conduct Rules” clarifies that a
No. That is a direct conflict of interest. The husband should approach a different IAS officer or a Notary. In extremely remote villages or border areas where
A Gazetted Officer (Professor in a government college) attested her brother’s OBC-NCL certificate for a state PSC exam. The exam cell rejected the certificate citing “attestation by close relative.” The brother lost a year’s attempt. This circular on “Conduct Rules” clarifies that a
Takeaway: Even if the documents are 100% genuine, the act of attestation by a relative is the violation.
In extremely remote villages or border areas where the only Gazetted Officer within 50 km is the applicant’s parent or spouse, some authorities have allowed it after an affidavit of no alternative. But even then, the officer must disclose the relationship in writing and seek prior permission from their department.