Section 3(3) in Gujarat Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1971
(3)All departmental rules and orders in respect of the subject dealt with in these rules which have been approved or may hereafter be approved by Government shall in so far as they are not inconsistent with any provisions of these rules, apply to Government servants to whom they relate.Explanation. - Nothing in sub-rule (2) shall be construed as empowering a Government servant to evade his responsibility by seeking instructions from or approval of a superior officer or authority when such instructions are not necessary under the scheme of districution of powers and responsibilities.
