TFP Bureau, Raipur, July 2, 2025: In a significant move aligning with Central Government norms, the Chhattisgarh Government has amended the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965, to allow state government employees to invest in shares, securities, debentures, and mutual funds.
The General Administration Department issued a formal notification introducing a new sub-clause under Rule 19 of the conduct rules, aimed at enhancing transparency in personal financial transactions of government personnel.
While long-term investments are now permitted, the government has placed clear restrictions on speculative trading. The notification categorically prohibits intraday trading, BTST (Buy Today Sell Tomorrow), Futures and Options (F&O), and all investment activity involving cryptocurrencies.
Officials said the amendment brings Chhattisgarh’s policy in line with that of the Centre, while maintaining safeguards to prevent financial irregularities or conflicts of interest among public servants.
