GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
Mention the key features of the Citizen's Charter that make it an effective tool for ensuring administrative accountability. Discuss its limitations and suggest improvements.
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Syllabus: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
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