Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
6. “Frequent transfers of public servants affect their morale and weaken administration”, do you agree? Explain and present your opinion with suitable justifications. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article analyzes the issue of frequent transfers of civil servants.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain how frequent transfers of public servants affect their morale and weaken administration.
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:
Start by explaining how the issue of frequent transfers of civil servants is a significant issue across India.
Body:
Discuss first the effect of such transfers on Effect on public servants’ morale.
The analysis of the SUPREMO (Single User Platform Related to Employees Online) database of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, shows that the average posting spell of civil servants in India is only about 15 months. This is despite an increase in the median tenure since 2014 at the national level.
Give examples such as – Ashok Khemka and Pradeep Kasni are two Haryana-based IAS officers whose cases symbolize the issue of frequent transfers. Mr. Khemka has been transferred more than 50 times in his career and Mr. Kasni 65 times.
Give solutions to address the problem.
Conclusion:
Conclude with what needs to be done.
