Topic: challenges of corruption.
7. What are the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on widening the definition of corruption? Explain its basis briefly. (250 words)
Reference: drapg.gov.in
Why this question:
The question is based on the need of widening the definition of corruption as pointed out by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission.
Key demand of the question:
Explain the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on widening the definition of corruption while highlighting the rationale behind it.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain the nuances associated with corruption.
Body:
To start with, talk about the Prevention of Corruption Act that lists offences which are acts of corruption by government servants. Explain that Second Administrative Reforms Commission makes a distinction between two kinds of corruption which it calls coercive corruption and collusive corruption. It has recommended that the Prevention of Corruption Act should be amended to combat collusive corruption. It recommended that in collusive corruption, the ‘burden of proof’ should be shifted to the accused. According to SARC, an offence could be classified as ‘collusive bribery’ if the outcome or intended outcome of the transaction leads to a loss to the state, public or public interest.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
