Government employees will be allowed to invest in shares and mutual funds, intraday trading banned

Raipur, July 2, 2025/The General Administration Department has notified an amendment to the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965, under which, on the lines of the provisions of the Government of India, state government employees are now allowed to invest in shares, securities, debentures and mutual funds. This amendment has been implemented by adding a new sub-section in Rule 19, with the aim of ensuring transparency in financial transactions.

However, the notification clearly provides that a ban will be imposed on investment activities of the nature of intra-day trading, BTST (BTST), Futures and Options (F&O) and cryptocurrencies.