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Shoham TeberiwalAIR 77· 2023

Question 17GS2

Corruption corrodes the fabric of governance, eroding the public's faith in democratic institutions. Examine the potential for harmonizing the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act (WBPA), and the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013, to enhance the effectiveness of the anticorruption regime.

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Worldbank defines corruption as misuse of public office for monetary or non-monetary giving. It is a need in system. We have several legislations like: i RTI Actfor transparency and accountability ii WBPA Whistleblowerfor protecting complaint iii Lokpal and Lokayuktafor redressal of complaint and action under fair investigation Thus, in effect it's a series of actions taken by citizens to first, get data; secondly, file complaint freely; and finally, ensure action is taken with fair and independent trial.

Potential to harmonise: 1. It will create a chain reaction from noticing irregularities of RTI data 2. It could fine protect RTI against 3. It would ensure people also file complaint if they know govt cases 4. It would address challenge of whistleblower act by bringing in lokpal and lokayukta 5. Provide end-to-end process Limitations: 1. It could complicate the process fed a regulatory process involving high authorities of lokpal 2. People could be hesitant to file RTI complaint 3. Already awareness of RTI is low 4. RTI letters to address individual claims in each despilation Way Ahead: RTI: Fill vacancy in CSC, more technology for gathering data, Relief as A (as ARC) WBPA: Provide protection to witnesses, suspend the accused, bring laws in private sector Thus, we should work at addressing individual challenges first.

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Thus, we should work at addressing individual challenges first.

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Shoham Teberiwal

AIR 772023

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