IAS, IPS officers can keep gifts given by foreign dignitaries: Govt

Amending over a 50-year-old rule, Centre has allowed IAS, IPS and IFoS officers to retain gifts received from foreign dignitaries while being members of the Indian delegation. As per the existing rules, officers can accept gifts from their relatives or friends having no official dealings with them. However, if value of such gifts exceeds ₹25,000, it has to be notified.