GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

The bureaucracy technically has been an efficient form of organisation but is seen to have exceeded its administrative powers due to its tendency towards self aggrandisement, permanence in employment, and nearness to the political executive. Discuss.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Civil Service ValuesWork CultureAccountability and Ethical GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

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The toppers’ answers

Akshat JainAIR 2 · CSE 2018 · 86 wordsTheir whole copy

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The bureaucracy has been called the steel frame of our democracy. This is because -

Body · points and prose

The bureaucracy has been called the steel frame of our democracy. This is because -

  1. Has successfully implemented programs like Green Revolution.

  2. Has helped India perform well on developmental targets - reduced poverty, increased literacy and life expectancy.

  3. Several officers like E. Sreedharan, T. Seshan have shown spirit of service and worked for welfare of people.

However it has been criticized on the grounds of -

Diagram
self Aggrandisement -> Treating self as elite -> Routine parties, luxurious lifestyle -> Access to benefits not available to common man Permanence in Employment -> Excessive protection by Constitution and laws -> Secured promotion irrespective of merit or performance -> Even if punished, maximum punishment is a transfer or suspension Nearness to political executive -> Association with political parties -> Extra-premium on loyalty to political babus -> Placing interests of politicians before that of citizenry

Thus it is necessary for our public servants to reform themselves and uphold their spirit of service.

Close · a way forward

However it has been criticized on the grounds of - Thus it is necessary for our public servants to reform themselves and uphold their spirit of service.

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