Section 14(xi) in The Manual of Departmental Orders
(xi)The character record of an official is the property of Government and should on his retirement or dismissal, be kept in the office where he was last employed. The practice of issuing commendatory certificates of good character in the case of officials during the course of their service is strictly prohibited, heads of departments and offices may, however, grant to their subordinates on retirement such special certificates of good work and conduct as they may deem fit.
