Section 11(1) in The Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955
1.1On the basis of the recommendations of the Committee on the Prevention of Corruption, it has been decided that the following certificate should be recorded by the Chief Secretary to the State Government who is the sponsoring authority in respect of all eligible officers whose case are placed before the Selection Committee for consideration:"The State Government certify the integrity of Shri-------- with reference to the entries in his annual confidential reports."
