PAKISTAN STEEL

CHAPTER- V

RULES OF CONDUCT

5.1       Application and definition.

These rules shall apply to all officers of Pakistan Steel whether probationer, regular, contract or any other category on duty or on leaves within or outside Pakistan. Deputationists from Federal or Provincial Government shall be governed by the conduct rules of the respective Government.

5.2       Disciplinary rules.

Violation of the provisions in the succeeding paras of this chapter shall constitute misconduct and render the officer liable for disciplinary action under the disciplinary rules of Pakistan Steel.

5.3       Gifts.

No officer shall accept in any manner from any source a gift, present or reward, the receipt of which may place him under any obligation, which may influence or affect the discharge of his official duties.

5.4       Acceptance of awards.

No officer shall, except with prior permission of the Board, accept an award, title or decoration.

5.5       Demonstration in favour of an officer.

No officer shall cause a demonstration to be held in his favour to project his image or show strength to obtain any undue advantage.

5.6       Lending and borrowing.

No officer shall lend money to or borrow money from or place himself under any financial obligation to any person with whom he has any official dealings.

5.7       Declaration of assets.

Officers shall declare their assets as per proforma prescribed by the Corporation from time to time.

5.8       Trade, employment or work.

No officer shall engage himself in any trade, business, or undertake any employment or work with any organization or obtain insurance agencies in his own name or on behalf of his wife.

5.9       Living beyond means.

No officer shall live beyond his means or indulge in ostentation on occasions of marriage or other ceremonies.

5.10     Unauthorized communication of official information.

No officer shall pass on directly or indirectly an official secret document or information pertaining to Pakistan Steel to any other person or body not authorized to receive it.

5.11     Use of political influence.

No officer shall bring or attempt to bring political influence directly or indirectly by approaching member of the Senate, National Assembly or Provincial Assembly in support of any claims arising in connection with his employment.

5.12     Management of Newspapers or Periodicals.

No officer shall participate in the editing or management of any newspaper or other periodicals etc, except official publications of Pakistan Steel.

5.13     Radio broadcasts or television programme and communications to the press.

No officer, except with the previous sanction of the competent authority or in the bonafide discharge of his duties, shall participate in a radio broadcast or television programme or contribute any article or write any letter either anonymously or in his own name to any newspaper or periodical.

5.14     Publication of information and public speeches capable of embarrassing Pakistan Steel or Government.

No officer, shall in any document published, or in any communication made to the press, in his own name, or in any public speech or television programme or in any radio broadcast delivered by him, make any statement or opinion which is capable of embarrassing Pakistan Steel or the Government.

  5.15     Evidence before committee.

No officer shall give evidence before a public committee except with the previous sanction of the competent authority. Officer giving such evidence shall, however, not criticize the policy or decisions of the Management of Pakistan Steel or the Government. This rule shall not apply to evidence given before Statutory Committee nor to evidence given in judicial inquiries.

5.16     Taking part in political activities/ elections.

No officer shall form or join or take part or subscribe in aid of, or assist in any way, directly or indirectly any political activity or political party in and outside the country. Nor he shall take part in Elections to the Local Bodies, Provincial/ National Assembly or Senate.

5.17     The provision of this para shall not apply to officers required, or permitted by or under any law, or order of the Government for the time being in force, to be candidates at such elections.

5.18     If any question arises whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this rule, the decision of the Chairman thereon shall be final.

5.19     Participation in agitation / strikes considered as “MISCONDUCT” and  “SUBVERSION”

Officers are prohibited from taking part in agitation / strikes/ union activity or subscribing in aid of or assisting in any way political movement in Pakistan or relating to the affairs of Pakistan. Officers are thus debarred from joining any political party. Similarly if an officer disobeys a lawful order or abandons works without reasonable excuse or depart from any area specified in an order of a competent authority, he shall be proceeded against on the charge of “MISCONDUCT”.  An officer shall also be proceeded against, if he is found to be engaged in subversive activities independently or in association with others, under these rules. For subversive activities penalty can be compulsory retirement, removal or dismissal from service.

5.20     Propagation of sectarian creeds.

No officer shall propagate any sectarian feeling or take part in such activities or create feeling of discontent or frustration amongst other employees.

5.21     Nepotism, favouritism and victimization.

No officer shall indulge in provincialism, parochialism, nepotism, favouritism, victimization and willful abuse of his office. In case of indulgence in such practices, the officer concerned shall be liable to disciplinary action under these rules.

5.22     Acceptance of foreign trips sponsored by commercial firms.

No officer of Pakistan Steel shall undertake any foreign trip at the invitation of the parties having commercial dealings with Pakistan Steel except with the prior permission of the Government.

5.23     Employment with contractors / suppliers.

Ex-Employees of Pakistan Steel who seek employment with contractors / suppliers having dealing with Pakistan Steel are not allowed to enter Pakistan Steel as their representative at least for a period of two years from the date they leave Pakistan Steel.

5.24     Studies.

No officer shall undertake studies in an Educational Institution except with the permission of the P.E. / Director / Chairman. No such permission shall be granted unless the competent authority is satisfied that the prosecution of studies shall not interfere with the officer’s official duties. Permission granted may be withdrawn if the competent authority is convinced that the officer is taking part in politics or prosecution of such studies is interfering with the satisfactory performance of the duties. In case of those who want to prosecute studies in spare time without attending any educational institutions, no permission is necessary.

5.25     Marriage with foreign National.

No officer shall be allowed to marry a foreign (except those of India) unless prior written permission from the competent authority is obtained. In case he or she marries a foreign national without permission, in Pakistan or on tour or on leave Ex-Pakistan, he/she will be committing “Misconduct” and would be liable to termination of his service forthwith, without assigning any reason, and salary in lieu of notice period. In that case the amount of bond money and expenses, if any will be recovered from him.

5.26     Handing over of residential accommodation.

No officer shall hand over possession of residential accommodation allotted to him by Pakistan Steel to any person other than a person duly authorized by a letter issued by competent authority.

5.27     Reporting to the Board of Directors.

If any officer, not below the level of Director (PSMC-I), feels that an act or decision of the Chairman and Chief Executive is unlawful or detrimental to the interests of the Corporation, and on which point he has submitted his observation / opinion /views to the Chairman / Chief Executive, and despite such opinion or view a decision has been made, then he shall have the right to represent his view / opinion to the Board of Directors to apprise it of the facts of cases and reasons of his disagreement and indicating losses or damages that may ensue as a result of that particular act or decision of the Chairman / Chief Executive. Should the concerned Director fail to do so it will be assumed that the concurs with the action of the Chairman and CEO.

A Director may make reference to the Board only in respect of areas of his responsibility.

The Board hoped that this empowerment would be used by the in house Directors with responsibility and due regard to discipline.

5.28     Protection against Harassment of Women at the Work Place Act, 2010.

            “All the employees including Management grade Officers / Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Steel are to adopt code of conduct as per Act, 2010 titled “Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Work Place Act, 2010” in order to ensure professional and dignified work environment so as to provide protection and safety to the women of Pakistan Steel which would be free of Harassment and intimidation in order to curb any complaint of sex harassment at Work Place.  All the complaints if arisen will be dealt / processed as per guideline provided in the said Act – 2010”.