Centre allowed IAS & IPS officers to retain gifts from Foreign Dignitaries
Sakshi Education
The Central Government has amended a 50-year-old rule and allowed IAS, IPS and IFOs officers to retain gifts they receive from foreign dignitaries while being members of the Indian delegation.
IAS and IPS officers to retain gifts
As per existing rules, these officers were allowed to accept gifts from their near relatives or from personal friends having no official dealings with them, on the occasions like weddings, funerals, anniversaries, and religious functions.
However, they are required to make a report to the government if the value of such gift is more than Rs 25,000. Gifts comprises of free transport, free lodging, free boarding, or any other service or pecuniary advantage provided by a person other than near relative or personal friend having no official dealings.
It does not include any casual meal, casual lift or other social hospitality.
