Transaction in Property: RBE No.30/1986 – Rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules

No.E(D&A)85 GS1-13, dated 10.02.1986

Sub: Rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 – Transaction in property by Group ‘C’ staff involved in direct financial dealing with the public.

1.     In terms of para 3 of Board’s letter No.E(D&A)-78 GS 1-14, dated 24.10.1980, a Railway servant working in a Group ‘C’ supervisory post, the maximum of scale of pay of which is Rs.900 or above, is required to submit annual returns regarding the immoveable property inherited by him, or owned or acquired by him, or held by him on lease or mortgage, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or, in the name of any other person.

2.     The Board have considered the matter further, and have decided that the following categories of Commercial staff in all grades, viz. Reservation Clerks, Parcel Clerks, Booking Clerks and TTEs and TCs, should, besides submitting a property return on their initial appointment as required in Rule 18(i) of the Conduct Rules, should also submit a return of their property at the time of every promotion, as also at the time of submitting documentation for pension (approximately two years prior to superannuation).

3.     The property return file should remain in the custody of the Heads of Department who maintain their confidential reports file. The returns should be scrutinised by the Vigilance Department of the Railways.

4.     The above instructions should be brought to the notice of all concerned for guidance and strict compliance.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.30/1986 

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.