The short answer is . While there may not always be a specific law in every jurisdiction explicitly forbidding it, it is a universal principle of administrative ethics and "conflict of interest."
Why Gazetted Officers Should Avoid Attesting Family Documents 1. Conflict of Interest The short answer is
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, but only if the retirement was not from disciplinary action and the officer’s name is still in the Gazette (most retired officers retain the title). However, many government departments prefer serving Gazetted Officers. Also, the relationship must still be disclosed, and the attestation may be rejected in sensitive cases. Also, the relationship must still be disclosed, and
Most state civil services conduct rules (e.g., Karnataka Civil Services Rules, U.P. Government Servants Conduct Rules) contain a clause that no government servant shall use his official position to benefit any member of his family. Attesting a family member’s document is a direct violation.