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Dilemmas: 1) Democratic accountability (to the central govt) v/s administrative accountability (to the chief secretary). 2) Completion of project on time v/s upholding procedural integrity of procurement process which may cause delays. 3) Upholding the interest of rural beneficiaries v/s complying to directives by anti-corruption unit. b Options Available to CDO: Options | Benefits | Demerits 1) Complying with chief secretary and complete the project on time. | 1) Political keep 2) Integrity of procurement upheld | 1) Violation of electoral acc. 2) Admit accounts 2) Delays (2) Dialogue bw the senior and central govt | Professional time consuming; no guaranteed outcome | Course of Action I will go w/ the 3rd option, as it ensures that both administrative and electoral accountability is upheld. 1) Solution by dialogue. 2) Balance between competing claims. 3) Following duty.