Corruption
Corruption is a complex problem and the root of this problem can be traced to the social, economic, political and administrative set-up of a particular country Corruption is often considered to be an administrative and economic problem but its social aspect is relatively more important.
Major causes of corruption The following are.
Social acceptance of corruption as an important means of economic prosperity.
• Willingness to surpass their peers in any way that is moral or immoral.
• Use of corrupt means to achieve a higher standard of living.
• Lack of transparency and ease of adopting corrupt measures under the guise of complexity of laws.
• Penalties and penal laws to be given for corruption to be insufficient
• Corruption lawsuits being civil in nature and long lasting or pending.
The absence of evidence, the corrupt are freed and get anticipatory bail easily.
• Inefficiency of the government and large population of the country is another major reason for corruption. The government is not able to provide quality public services to such a large population. That's why bribes are given to get these services.Corruption Prevention and Prevention Both statutory and institutional efforts have been made to prevent and prevent corruption in India. Sections 161 to 165 of the Indian Penal Code deal with the control of corruption Corruption of 1947 The Prevention Act, was enacted in 1947 which was amended in 1952 and 1964. A more powerful Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in 1988. Prior to this, the Central Vigilance Commission was constituted in India in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee. Apart from this, vigilance units of various ministries and departments and the Central Bureau of Investigation are also working to deal with corruption. Apart from all this, some other efforts are needed to tackle corruption,which are as follows:
• To promote high moral values in public and personal life.The 7 principles presented in the Lord Nolan's report of Britain - selflessness, integrity, objectivity, sense of responsibility, openness, honesty and leadership are particularly important to tackle corruption.
• Formulation and strict adherence to Ethics and Codes of Conduct for all departments
• Developing a culture of transparency from a culture of secrecy.Transparency enables citizens to review the work of the government by providing them with information about the work of the government.Assured and objective assessment of responsibility.
•Decentralisation and increasing people's participation in governance.
• Increasing the participation of civil society in administration.
• To improve the education system and promote anti-corruption values through education.
• Keeping institutions like Central Vigilance Commission, Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation free from political control and pressure. Establishment of a strong Lokpal / Lokayukta system.
