Administration discretion can be a blessing if used correctly, however its misuse can prove to be a curse. Discuss with examples.

Blessing → flexible nature of administration needs flexible decision making. Eg a needy poor without douments can be served by flexible approach like ad-hoc douments. → Prevents rigidity and improves decision making. → helps to address unconventional challenges which are not held out in law. Eg sudden disaster.

Curse → discretion often used for personal benefit → discretion can lead to bypassing of laws → promotes corruption → reduces accountability due to no institutional approach → deification of authority → misuse of discretion to promote loyalty towards self rather than institution