(1) No officer or servant shall address directly any superior authority other than the one to whom he is immediately subordinate, in any matter relating to his official duties or affecting him personally as such officer to servant.
(2) No officer or servant shall approach any person, official or non-official other than the one to whom he is immediately subordinate, in order to enlist support in respect of a matter affecting him personally as an officer or servant or to obtain testimonials or certificates.
(3) No officer or servant shall except with the previous permission of the superior authority to whom he is immediately subordinate, seek an interview with any officer other than his immediate superior in respect of any matter affecting him personally as such officer or servant.
(4) Every application by an officer or servant for appointment or transfer, shall be sent through the proper channel.
(5) Mahazar petitions from any officer or servant are prohibited.