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ASAD AQEELAIR 321· 2025

Question Q13GS2GS2

Though corruption and impropriety cannot be overstated, their misuse for political ends is anathema to the rule of law. Comment, with special reference to Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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Introduction

Enforcement Directorate is the enforcement agency to check instance of money laundering, tax evasion and irregularities in the foreign exchange transactions

21 words

Main Body

Enforcement Directorate is the enforcement agency to check instance of money laundering, tax evasion and irregularities in the foreign exchange transactions

Reasons for vulnerability to be used for political ends:

1Lack of parliamentary oversight over such bodies

➜ Minus of executive autonomy.

2Secrecy and lack of transparency in handling of cases

➜ two-key closed-door investigations.

3Such agencies draw investigative process from various laws simultaneously.
67 words5 paragraphs
Answer continues on next page
  • Identifies three key vulnerabilities of ED
  • Uses hierarchical structure
  • Connects to broader constitutional principles

Topper

ASAD AQEEL

AIR 3212025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Separation of Powers

Executive autonomy and oversight mechanisms

Writing Stats

88

Total words

5

Paragraphs

analytical

Tone