Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption". Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.
I strongly agree with the view that non-performance of duty by a public servant is indeed a form of corruption, albeit often subtle. Corruption isn't limited to financial illicit gains; it encompasses any act that undermines public interest for personal convenience or neglect. When a public servant deliberately delays files, avoids responsibilities, or simply fails to perform their mandated duties, they are essentially denying citizens their rightful services or justice. This creates an environment of inefficiency and frustration, forcing citizens to resort to illegal means (like bribery) to get things done, or simply abandoning their legitimate requests. A police officer who ignores a complaint, a bureaucrat who sits on a crucial development project file, or a doctor in a public hospital who arrives late, are all manifestations of this 'corruption of inaction'. It eros public trust, perpetuates injustice, and hinders national progress just as much as monetary corruption.
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What are the ethical dilemmas being faced by Rohit?
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Discuss all options available to the District Collector as a District Magistrate.
What suitable actions can be taken in view of mutually compatible interests of the stakeholders?
What are the potential administrative and ethical dilemmas for the District Collector?
What are the options available with Rohit to cope with the situation?
What are the ethical dilemmas being faced by Rohit?
Which of the options, do you think, would be more appropriate for Rohit to adopt and why?
In the present situation, what are the extra precautionary measures to be taken by the police in dealing with women protesters?
What should be Sneha's course of action?