Civil Service core values ?
The Civil Service is an integral and key part of the government of the India, It supports the Government of the day in developing and implementing its policies, and in delivering public services .
Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
‘integrity’ is putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests
As a civil servant :You must
- fulfil your duties and obligations responsibly;
- always act in a way that is professional4 and that deserves and retains the confidence of all those with whom you have dealings;
- make sure public money and other resources are used properly and efficiently;
- deal with the public and their affairs fairly,
- efficiently, promptly, effectively and sensitively, to the best of your ability;
- handle information as openly as possible within the legal framework; and comply with the law and uphold the administration of justice.
- misuse your official position, for example by using information acquired in the course of your official duties to further your private interests or those of others;
- accept gifts or hospitality or receive other benefits from anyone which might reasonably be seen to compromise your personal judgement or integrity;
- disclose official information without authority. This duty continues to apply after you leave the Civil Service. •
‘honesty’ is being truthful and open;
you must :;
- set out the facts and relevant issues truthfully, and correct any errors as soon as possible; and
- use resources only for the authorised public purposes for which they are provided
- deceive or knowingly mislead Ministers, Parliament or others; or
- be influenced by improper pressures from others or the prospect of personal gain
‘objectivity’ is basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence; and
You must:
- provide information and advice, including advice to Ministers, on the basis of the evidence, and accurately present the options and facts;
- take decisions on the merits of the case; and
- take due account of expert and professional advice.
- ignore inconvenient facts or relevant considerations when providing advice or making decisions;
- frustrate the implementation of policies once decisions are taken by declining to take, or abstaining from, action which flows from those decisions.
‘impartiality’ is acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well Governments of different political persuasions.
You must:
carry out your responsibilities in a way that is fair, just and equitable and reflects the Civil Service commitment to equality and diversity.
. You must not:
act in a way that unjustifiably favours or discriminates against particular individuals or interests.
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