Under the ambitious interlinking of rivers programme, one state Chief Minister on the occasion of inauguration mentioned that khus grass should be laid in and around the confluence of the two rivers to promote tourism. Mr A is a sincere, honest and dedicated senior district forest officer. On the basis of the CM wishes, he issued tender for this grass and eventually, over Rs. 15 lakh was spent to buy 5 lakh ton grass and they were planted in around the confluence. Since due to flood, the grass planted were swept away, the department again started efforts to lay down the grass then it was found that there were irregularities and corruption. It has been reported that on paper, the quantity of grass shown is different from the quantity planted. Proper labourers were not also employed rather passers' by were given the task but interestingly, bill vouchers for wages have been issued. Suppose you are the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests of the state and you have been given task to take appropriate steps then how do you view the following questions a) Whether the issues in the case study are more about corruption rather than administrative efficiency? b) Although Mr A has dedication towards service but lacks work culture ethics. c) The issues are not about efficient utilisation of public fund but rather about quality of service. d) In your view, what should be the most appropriate action against Mr A? Give proper justification.

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Syllabus: Case Studies on above issues.