Introduction
Yes, the undesirable situation could have been avoided by :-
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Main Body
i) Transparent tendering system
ii) Allowing other person to take on the tendering process citing possible conflict of interest.
iii) Making known the possible implications of such decision to higher committee beforehand and asking for their approval.
Such situations force a civil servant towards inactivity and they adopt more conventional methods to avoid scrutiny. However, the goal of providing best quality of services and integrity of
decision must guide the actions of civil servants without fear of being scrutinized.
Conclusion
The goal of providing best quality of services and integrity of decision must guide the actions of civil servants without fear of being scrutinized.
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- Provides concrete institutional mechanisms
- Addresses transparency at all stages
- Recognizes structural issues forcing civil servants into inactivity
- Mentions higher committee oversight
Aditya Agarwal
Ethics
Conflict of Interest and Accountability
Preventive Measures and Transparency
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