GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Explaining the concept of political neutrality, discuss its significance in administration. Also, highlight how the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules seek to ensure political neutrality in the civil services.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021

Syllabus: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

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The toppers’ answers

Gamini SinglaAIR 3 · CSE 2021 · 131 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Political neutrality refers to the principle of being independent of any political pressure while performing one's duty.

eg awarding of contracts based solely on merits of case and not on political class's influence.

Body · points

Significance in administration

→ Ensures objectivity and impartiality ie making decisions without any prejudice.

→ Ensure justice - fairness among all - a cardinal virtue as laid out by Aristotle.

→ Building trust with public → Dedication toward's one duty and abiding by constitutional morality

Central Civil Services (conduct) rules

→ ensure security of tenure → fixed appointment and removal process → Technical qualifications essential for recruitment → Propagates code of ethics highlighting values of integrity, honesty

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* Issues * Frequent transfers * Corruption * Threat to life

Close · a way forward

Adequate safety against any such pressure must be ensured, Mission Karamvogi must strive to instell the political neutrality values.

More on Impartiality and Objectivity

Non-partisanship, freedom from favour and prejudice, deciding on the evidence, and political neutrality in the civil service.

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