In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,. (b) holders of any posts in respect of which the Governor may, by general or special order, declare that these rules shall not apply. Provided that nothing in these rules shall apply to Government servants who are. (3) Save as otherwise provided in these rules they shall apply to all persons appointed in civil services and posts in connection with the affairs of the State of Madhya Pradesh : (1) These rules may be called The Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. Short title, commencement and application. In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Madhya Pradesh hereby makes the following rules, namely :- 1.