Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 178 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a quotation
"There is a higher court than courts of law and that is the court of conscience." — mahatma Gandhi
Body · points
Conscience helping to sort competing considerations: Righteous Action
① Often conflict between Ethics & law (Ex: Lack of ration card with poors) → conscience helps to prioritize compassion.
② Often public servants are lured by collusive corruption, etc. Conscience helps them keep away.
③ Political pressure, etc. sometimes makes/creates pressure to do unjust acts → conscience prevents it by prioritizing public interest over self preservation.
Putting values into Practice in public services
(1) Laws & Regulations are same for every officer; but conscientious officers are able to best utilize discretion:
Arranging home/doorstep services for old & disabled (Ex: ECI & voting)
(2) values of selflessness, achieving greater good can be reflected by Ethical Officers :
Ex: SR Sankaran (IAS) never married to cater to future of Tribal children.
(3) TN Seshan sailed through immense criticism to deliver Election reforms:
Close · a vision
Thus, conscientious values play a critical role to develop Civil Services Ethos & put values into actions.
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