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Deeksha ChourasiaAIR 44· 2025

GS2GS2

Q.4) a) What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.

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Main Body

Probity in governance is defined by the 2nd PAC Report as the strict valance to moral principles and highest values of integrity in governance.

[Integrity + Honesty]sustained in actionProbity

Probity: foundation of ethical public administration

(i) Ensure adherence of rule of law in governance.

(EE) - RBI probity in financial management ace to law

(b) Adhere the ideals of citizen charter by the officials

(EE) - IT dept probity in tax assessment

(c) Rigour Based approach - in governor

(EE) - RTI ensure transparency

(d) Public service commitment - upheld

(EE) Municipalities of Delhi Mumbai en ensuring public sanitation

[PROBITY] is the sine qua Non in public service delivery. Rakilyas emosaged YOURAMSHEMA (Public Governance) based upon embrided probity

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Conclusion

[PROBITY] is the sine qua Non in public service delivery. Rakilyas emosaged YOURAMSHEMA (Public Governance) based upon embrided probity

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Diagram

Diagram showing relationship between Integrity and Honesty sustained in action leading to Probity.

Topper

Deeksha Chourasia

AIR 442025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance

Transparency and Accountability

Probity in Governance

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141

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8

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analytical

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