Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Regulation, the following acts shall not be deemed a violation of any conduct of this Regulation.
(a) To give a written or oral speech in his or her area of expertise and do study or teaching with prior approval if such acts are done outside office hours and without prejudice to the functioning of the office,
(b) To become a member of a professional or social institution relating to literature, art, culture, sports, knowledge science and technology and to participate in such forums,
(c) To participate, outside office hours, in meetings or seminars organized by professional unions and associations other than those organized by political parties or their sister organizations,
(d) To publish articles, write ups in such manner as not to make adverse effect on the policy, objectives, programmes, functioning and secrecy of the Government,
(e) To participate in a competition opened to all and to accept a prize, medal, certificate or commendation,
(f) To initiate necessary proceedings in offices or courts to get remedy as an aggrieved party in accordance with the laws.