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LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL CONTROL OVER ADMINISTRATION The need for effective control over administration is, thus, obvious. Public opinion, professional standards and ethics, and the nature of the Society-all influence administration in varying ways and capacities and exercise control over it. A study of this problem may, however, be made here … Read more
Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance High ethical standards for the provision of Services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the Public Service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this. … Read more
The Many Faces of Power: A Comprehensive Look at Systems of Government The way a society organizes its power is a fundamental aspect of its identity. From the ancient city-states of Greece to the modern nation-states of today, humans have experimented with various systems of government, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and historical context. … Read more
Introduction Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was ‘a man of millennium’ who imparts the lesson of truth, Non- violence and peace. The philosophy and ideology is relevant still today.The philosophy of Gandhi was based on truth, sacrifice, non- violence selfless service and cooperation. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social … Read more
Panchayats And Municipalities Panchayats Village Panchayat In the structure of the Panchayati Raj, the Village Panchayat is the lowest unit. There is a Panchayat for each village or a group of villages in case the Population of these villages happens to be too small. The Panchayat chiefly consists of representatives elected by the people of … Read more
The Constituent Assembly: Architect of India’s Constitution – A Critical Examination The Constituent Assembly of India, a body of elected representatives tasked with drafting the nation’s constitution, stands as a pivotal landmark in India’s history. Convened in 1946, it played a crucial role in shaping the political, social, and economic fabric of the newly independent … Read more
The G7 is a group of seven major industrialized democracies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G7 was founded in 1975 as the G6, with the addition of Canada in 1976. The G7 meets annually to discuss economic and political issues of common interest. The G7 has been … Read more
The Importance of Citizenship: A Foundation for a Just and Prosperous Society Citizenship, a concept often taken for granted, is the cornerstone of a functioning and equitable society. It encompasses a complex web of rights, responsibilities, and privileges that bind individuals to their nation-state. This article delves into the multifaceted importance of citizenship, exploring its … Read more
Values are the standards on which, we evaluate things. For every situation we don’t have time to ‘test’ the case on ethics theories such as utilitarianism. Values provide time saving short-cut in such situation. Under New public management (NPM), the concept of public Services is fast changing. Bureaucrat has become directly accountable to citizen-customer. He … Read more
Neutrality of Civil Services Sardar Patel had made the following observations in the Constituent Assembly to support the continuance of the pre-independence civil service structure:- “It needs hardly to be emphasized that an efficient, disciplined and contended civil service assured of its prospects as a result of diligent and honest work, is a … Read more