Conduct Rule No.22: Consumption Of Intoxicating Drinks And Drugs

22.  Consumption Of Intoxicating Drinks And Drugs:-

(1)   A railway servant shall;

(a)   Strictly abide by the law relating to intoxicating drinks or drugs during the course of his duties and shall also take due care that the performance of his duties at any time is not affected in any way by the influence of such drink or drug,

(b)   Refrain from consuming any intoxicated drink or drug in a public place;

(2)   A railway servant shall not;

(a)   Appear in a public place in a state of intoxication;

(b)   Use any intoxicating drink or drug to excess;

(c)   If he belongs to the category of running staff (both local and traffic) or is connected directly with train passing, have taken or used any intoxicating drinks or drugs within eight hours of the commencement of duty or take such drinks or drugs during the course of duty.

Explanation:- For the purpose of this rule, ‘Public Place’ means any place or premises (including conveyance to which the public have, or are permitted to have, access whether on payment or otherwise.