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Ankur Tripathi· 2024

GS4GS2

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This case is the classic example of situation where one must ensure that justice is not only be done, but it should seem to be done.

1Yes, I think this case involves conflict of interest to certain extent. Here there might not be any direct private gain for me but my acquaintance with one of the bidders (Mr. Sharma) violates the principle of Natural justice given the fact that I have not informed other bidders regarding the same.
So, I might not have violated any law but my conduct goes against tenets of absolute Transparency.
2Relevance of impartiality and non-partisan ship as Professional values
Non-partisanship (ie, no affiliation to any party) and impartiality (ie, no bias towards any party) are extremely essential professional values. They help in—
1maintaining Neutrality of the Administration
2objective performance of duties
3maintaining Trust among public
4Effectiveness & efficiency of administration is ensured.
5Quality of public service delivery is enhanced.
6Probity in administration is upheld and Nepotism & favoritism is avoided.
7Work culture of the organization is enhanced.
8NOLAN (Committee) to has acknowledged it as essential

to any party) are extremely essential professional values. They help in—

1maintaining Neutrality of the Administration
2objective performance of duties
3maintaining Trust among public
4Effectiveness & efficiency of administration is ensured.
5Quality of public service delivery is enhanced.
6Probity in administration is upheld and Nepotism & favoritism is avoided.
7Work culture of the organization is enhanced.
8NOLAN (Committee) to has acknowledged it as essential

[Final part of answer 2 continued] - This case is the classic example of a situation where one must ensure that justice is not only be done, but it should seem to be done.

1Yes, I think this case involves conflict of interest to certain extent. Here there might not be any direct private gain for me but my acquaintance with one of the bidders (Mr. Sharma) violates the principle of Natural justice given the fact that I have not informed other bidders regarding the same.
So, I might not have violated any law but my conduct goes against tenets of absolute Transparency.
2Relevance of impartiality and non-partisan ship as Professional values
Non-partisanship (ie, no affiliation to any party) and impartiality (ie, no bias towards any party) are extremely essential professional values.

[Continuation of answer discussing professional ethics and administrative values]

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  • Clear articulation of the issue
  • Comprehensive listing of professional values
  • Reference to NOLAN committee
  • Comprehensive list of benefits of impartiality
  • Recognition of institutional impact
  • Clear ethical framework
  • Emphasis on transparency and procedural propriety

Topper

Ankur Tripathi

2024

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Ethics in Public Administration

Conflict of Interest and Professional Values

Impartiality and Non-partisanship

Writing Stats

409

Total words

5

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analytical and professional

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