{"id":24552,"date":"2024-01-31T11:18:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24552"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:18:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:18:41","slug":"case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study No. 6 UPSC MAINS SOLVED PAPER GS 4 &#8211; 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A case study is a comprehensive and in-depth examination of a particular subject, often within its real-life context. It serves as a methodological tool to explore, analyze, and understand complex issues or phenomena, ranging from individual experiences to organizational challenges. Typically employed in various academic disciplines, business settings, and scientific research, a case study involves an extensive investigation that aims to provide a detailed account of the subject under scrutiny. By delving into the intricate details of a specific case, researchers can uncover valuable insights, draw conclusions, and offer practical solutions. This method offers a holistic approach, allowing for a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing the subject, making it an invaluable tool for gaining knowledge and informing decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8d2a655720\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8d2a655720\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#Q14_You_are_a_Public_Information_Officer_PIO_in_a_government_department_You_are_aware_that_the_RTI_Act_2005_envisages_transparency_and_accountability_in_administration_The_act_has_functioned_as_a_check_on_the_supposedly_arbitrarily_administrative_behaviour_and_actions_However_as_a_PIO_you_have_observed_that_there_are_citizens_who_filed_RTI_applications_not_for_themselves_but_on_behalf_of_such_stakeholders_who_purportedly_want_to_have_access_to_information_to_further_their_own_interests_At_the_same_time_there_are_those_RTI_activists_who_routinely_file_RTI_applications_and_attempt_to_extort_money_from_the_decision_makers_This_type_of_RTI_activism_has_affected_the_functioning_of_the_administration_adversely_and_also_possibly_jeopardizes_the_genuineness_of_the_applications_which_are_essentially_aimed_at_getting_justice_What_measures_would_you_suggest_to_separate_genuine_and_non-genuine_applications_Give_the_merits_and_demerits_of_your_suggestions_250_Words_20_Marks\" title=\"Q14. You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act, 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour\u00a0 and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are those RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardizes the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice.\u00a0What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give the merits and demerits of your suggestions. (250 Words, 20 Marks)\u00a0\u00a0\">Q14. You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act, 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour\u00a0 and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are those RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardizes the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice.\u00a0What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give the merits and demerits of your suggestions. (250 Words, 20 Marks)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#Case_Summary\" title=\"Case Summary:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Case Summary:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#Stakeholders_Involved_in_the_case\" title=\"Stakeholders Involved in the case:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Stakeholders Involved in the case:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#Measures_to_separate_genuine_and_non-genuine_applications\" title=\"Measures to separate genuine and non-genuine applications:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Measures to separate genuine and non-genuine applications:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2017\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_You_are_a_Public_Information_Officer_PIO_in_a_government_department_You_are_aware_that_the_RTI_Act_2005_envisages_transparency_and_accountability_in_administration_The_act_has_functioned_as_a_check_on_the_supposedly_arbitrarily_administrative_behaviour_and_actions_However_as_a_PIO_you_have_observed_that_there_are_citizens_who_filed_RTI_applications_not_for_themselves_but_on_behalf_of_such_stakeholders_who_purportedly_want_to_have_access_to_information_to_further_their_own_interests_At_the_same_time_there_are_those_RTI_activists_who_routinely_file_RTI_applications_and_attempt_to_extort_money_from_the_decision_makers_This_type_of_RTI_activism_has_affected_the_functioning_of_the_administration_adversely_and_also_possibly_jeopardizes_the_genuineness_of_the_applications_which_are_essentially_aimed_at_getting_justice_What_measures_would_you_suggest_to_separate_genuine_and_non-genuine_applications_Give_the_merits_and_demerits_of_your_suggestions_250_Words_20_Marks\"><\/span><strong>Q14. You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act, 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour\u00a0 and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are those RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardizes the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give the merits and demerits of your suggestions. (250 Words, 20 Marks)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Case Study\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Summary\"><\/span><strong>Case Summary:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a PIO in a government department, I observed that there are citizens who filed RTI not for themselves but on behalf of stakeholders who want to have access to information to further their own interests. There are other RTI activists who file RTI and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stakeholders_Involved_in_the_case\"><\/span><strong>Stakeholders Involved in the case:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I, as a Public Relations Officer in a government department.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Citizens of India.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>RTI Activists\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The RTI Act has played a major role in bringing transparency and accountability in the system. It has allowed a common citizen to seek answers to questions from the government and scrutinize the decision making. The Act has also helped in exposing serious scams as well. However, it has also been seen that there is a spurt in the filing of the RTI application for their private interest. But these RTIs have also been used for the blackmailing of the officers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_to_separate_genuine_and_non-genuine_applications\"><\/span><strong>Measures to separate genuine and non-genuine applications:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Formation of a task force:\u00a0 <\/strong>Form a taskforce to look into the issue before filing the RTI. Moreover, it should ask the RTI applicant to disclose his\/her personal or professional interest.\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Merits:<\/strong> Scrutinising the people who are involved in misuse of RTI and other wrongdoings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Demerits: <\/strong>This will make the process more tedious for the genuine RTIs and it will also prevent the honest RTI activists from filing applications.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Maintain Records of Activists: <\/strong>Need to maintain the past records of activists. When any activists file a RTI, it will be easy for the authority to identify the purpose of RTI filings.\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Merits:<\/strong> Help to find out the actual reason for RTI filings based on the previous filling pattern.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Demerits:\u00a0<\/strong> This is going to add another burden of task with the officials.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Changes in fee: <\/strong>Some changes in charges and fees associated with providing information can be made in the law. There should be no changes in the fee for initial filing of the applications. But if they are found to be false or serving the vested interests of someone in later investigations, then a suitable monetary fine may be imposed.\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Merit: <\/strong>It will act as a restraint on insincere and dishonest applicants and hit others economically for wrong doing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Demerit:<\/strong> It will create a divide and discrimination between rich and poor people. Economically well off and non genuine applicants will not hesitate to file applications while the poor will be discouraged to do so.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above steps will help in segregating genuine applications from the non genuine ones and will help take the effective actions accordingly. However in the given question, there are RTI activists who are attempting to extort money from the decision makers. It indicates the systemic flaws in the government department itself. Besides it points to the fact that decision makers want to hide the information as it might expose the wrongdoings in the governance. Therefore the governance itself should be reformed and transparency and accountability should never be forsaken. The genuine applicants must be provided with the requisite information. Better option would be to play a proactive role and put most of the information that is not exempted under the act in the public domain for easy accessibility by the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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