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. The idea of Civil Services Board has been widely hailed as a key civil services reform; however it is not without its own limitation. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of civil services reforms.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the idea of Civil Services Board and its pros and cons.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Introduce by explaining the Civil Services Board.
Body:
The Civil Services Board is a panel, headed by the cabinet secretary at the national level and chief secretaries at the state level, formed to regulate transfers and postings of higher-ranking civil services officers in the country. The Department of Personnel Rules 2016 made it mandatory for all states to setup such boards, following the recommendations of the 2nd ARC and Supreme Court directive in TSR Subramanian Case, 2013.
Briefly mention why it is widely hailed as key civil services reform.
Discuss the limitations of the Civil Service Board.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way ahead.
