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https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/CCS_Conduct_Rules_1964_Updated_27Feb15_0.pdf

The Civil Services (Conduct) Rules require an Indian government servant to “promote the principles of merit, fairness and impartiality in the discharge of duties” and “act with fairness and impartiality and not discriminate against anyone”. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution says, “The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.” 

Every Government servant shall at all times--
(i) maintain absolute integrity;
(ii) maintain devotion to duty; and
(iii) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government servant.
commit himself to and uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and democratic
values;(iv) commit himself to and uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and democratic
values;
(v) defend and uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State,
public order, decency and morality;
(vi) maintain high ethical standards and honesty;
(vii) maintain political neutrality;
(viii) promote the principles of merit, fairness and impartiality in the discharge of duties;
(ix) maintain accountability and transparency;
(x) maintain responsiveness to the public, particularly to the weaker section;
(xi) maintain courtesy and good behaviour with the public;
(xii) take decisions solely in public interest and use or cause to use public resources
efficiently, effectively and economically

(xiii) declare any private interests relating to his public duties and take steps to resolve
any conflicts in a way that protects the public interest;
(xiv) not place himself under any financial or other obligations to any individual or
organisation which may influence him in the performance of his official duties;
(xv) not misuse his position as civil servant and not take decisions in order to derive
financial or material benefits for himself, his family or his friends;
(xvi) make choices, take decisions and make recommendations on merit alone;
(xvii) act with fairness and impartiality and not discriminate against anyone, particularly
the poor and the under-privileged sections of society;
(xviii) refrain from doing anything which is or may be contrary to any law, rules,
regulations and established practices;
(xix) maintain discipline in the discharge of his duties and be liable to implement the
lawful orders duly communicated to him;
(xx) maintain confidentiality in the performance of his official duties as required by any
laws for the time being in force, particularly with regard to information, disclosure
of which may prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security
of the State, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, friendly relation
with foreign countries or lead to incitement of an offence or illegal or unlawful gain
to any person;
(xxi) perform and discharge his duties with the highest degree of professionalism and
dedication to the best of his abilities.

In India, the rise of an apartheid state  https://scroll.in/article/1080379/in-india-the-rise-of-an-apartheid-state  India’s festivals now squarely reflect the ever-deepening radicalisation of the majority, the protection and empowerment of Hindutva goons trying to terrorise Muslims and other minorities and separate Hindu and Muslim, and the abandonment of the rule of law... he pressure on the police from down below and up high, from the masses and the people they elect, to follow a bullying, majoritarian agenda that effectively discards the requirements of the law and the Constitution and intends to cleave Hindu from Muslim.

t was unclear why the mob was allowed near the mosque. Perhaps I said that wrong: most Hindu festival processions these days, whether to celebrate Lord Ram’s birthday or Dushera, are somehow allowed to march past mosques, often stopping before them to play pounding music, hurl abuses, throw crackers or colours and generally offer provocation.

 The line blurs between police and vigilante   https://scroll.in/article/1080132/the-line-between-police-and-vigilante-blurs  “Gai hamari mata hai, police hamari baap hai,” the two frightened men shout, wincing in pain in the viral video. The cow is our mother, police is our father. They stumble, fall and limp along as officers flog the two Muslims and parade them through the streets of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on March 3. the police had no authority to parade and flog them. As it happened, Hindu vigilantes in Ujjain merely found them to be driving a pick-up truck with a cow – and that in new India, especially if you are Muslim, is justification for random violence.

Implementing the Street Vendors Act  https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problems-with-the-street-vendors-act/article68124512.ece  May 01, 2024
Celebrated as a progressive legislation, the Act now faces numerous challenges in its implementation  Street vendors, estimated to constitute 2.5% of any city’s population, play multifaceted roles in city life. Local vegetable sellers and food vendors are essential providers of daily services. Vending offers many migrants and the urban poor a source of modest yet consistent income. The vendors also make city life affordable for others by providing vital links in the food, nutrition, and goods distribution chain at reasonable prices.

https://ccs.in/progress-report-2020-implementing-street-vendors-act  Download the report https://ccs.in/sites/default/files/2022-08/progress-report-2020-implementing-the-street-vendors-act.pdf