Kanishak KatariaAIR 1 · CSE 2018 · 216 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Probity in governance means sticking to the moral values & showing a character of integrity under all circumstances.
It helps in -
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- achieving consistent standards of service delivery
- enhancing public morale in the capacity of the government
- Establishing a strong work culture with less need of formalisation of duty & more level of discretion & decentralisation
- Achieve faster delivery of service & at the same level of quality under all the circumstances
- It helps promote overall welfare of the society & eg. an RTI official should disclose the documents pertaining to his own work under all the circumstances.
It can be inculcated through
- Answerability → external sanctions &
- Responsibility → internal reasoning
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Recent amendments in Prevention to Corruption Act will help about relaxing the norms of investigation & prosecution will help the officials perform their duties to the best of their capability without the fear of vested allegations & prosecution. However at the same time it may promote delayed gratification & seeking of perks post retirement which undermines the probity as it is hard to be ascertained.
Whistle Blower Protection Act amendments to disclose names of those who obtained info contrary to Official Secrets Act also goes against the morality & may dither honest officials from taking correct action.