Interpretation of rules
tapan chakrabarty
(Querist) 22 February 2013
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sec 7A. Rules not to be in derogation of the West Bengal Government Servants'Conduct Rules, 1959
—Nothing in these rules shall be construed to be in derogation of the provisions of the West Bengal Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1959.
Sec 8. Repeal and savings
—(1) Subject to the provisions of rule 7A, as from the coming into force of these rules, the West Bengal Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1959,shall, in relation to the Government employees to whom these rules apply, stand repealed.
Sir,
in Sec 7A above:
Nothing in these rules shall be construed to be in derogation......
now how the same can be repealed vide Sec 8?
Actually I could not understand the meaning of Sec 7A.
kindly help,

Guest
(Expert) 27 February 2013
Please state your specific problem and mention in what way the interpretation would help in your problem?
tapan chakrabarty
(Querist) 27 February 2013
I am a WB state Gov. non-gazetted servant.
I intend to hold a press conference to disclose corruption of my deptt., Reg. such participation in broadcasting we have 2(two) rules.
1)W.B.GovernmentServants'Conduct Rules, 1959 & 2) W B Services (Duties, Rights and Obligations of the Government employee) Rules, 1980,
In the first rule i have to take permission.
in the 2nd rule i have to intimate only before such activities.
My problem is Sec. 7A of first rule.what will prevail? permission or intimation?
kind regards
Tapan

Guest
(Expert) 27 February 2013
You seem to be not only misinterpreting the rules, but also are reading between the lines. Repeal and savings is mormally with reference to the previous set of rules, which are replaced by the current set of rules.
You should also see rule pertaining to relations with press and media.
While question of intimation is not called for, you won't be allowed even if you seek permission of the competent authority, as you are not entitled to hold any press conferrence on official matters.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 05 March 2013
Nothing to add more in the given replies.