{"id":24870,"date":"2024-02-02T05:02:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T05:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24870"},"modified":"2024-02-02T05:02:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T05:02:57","slug":"why-should-impartiality-and-non-partisanship-be-considered-foundational-values-in-public-services-especially-in-the-present-day-socio-political-context-illustrate-your-answer-with-examples-150-words10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-should-impartiality-and-non-partisanship-be-considered-foundational-values-in-public-services-especially-in-the-present-day-socio-political-context-illustrate-your-answer-with-examples-150-words10\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should impartiality and non-partisanship be considered foundational values in public services, especially in the present-day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with examples. (150 Words,10 Marks)"},"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>In the contemporary socio-political landscape, the adherence to impartiality and non-partisanship stands as an imperative cornerstone for effective public services. These foundational values are essential for fostering trust, ensuring fairness, and upholding the principles of democracy. In an era marked by heightened polarization and diverse societal perspectives, public services must transcend political affiliations to cater to the needs of the entire citizenry. The commitment to impartiality safeguards against the undue influence of political biases, allowing public institutions to function with integrity and credibility. For instance, independent regulatory bodies that oversee critical sectors like finance or environmental protection exemplify the significance of impartiality. By staying neutral and unbiased, these entities can make decisions that prioritize the public interest over partisan agendas. Thus, in the present-day context, the embrace of impartiality and non-partisanship in public services is paramount for fostering a resilient and just society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\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-69d4e7ab0ec65\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-should-impartiality-and-non-partisanship-be-considered-foundational-values-in-public-services-especially-in-the-present-day-socio-political-context-illustrate-your-answer-with-examples-150-words10\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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\/why-should-impartiality-and-non-partisanship-be-considered-foundational-values-in-public-services-especially-in-the-present-day-socio-political-context-illustrate-your-answer-with-examples-150-words10\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&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\" 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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=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to give a brief description\u00a0 about the importance of Impartiality and non-partisanship.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, elaborate need for Impartiality and Non-Partisanship in Public Services with examples.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to conclude with the Shah Commission\u2019s Report.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public servants are responsible for managing resources entrusted to them by the community because they provide and deliver services to the community and they make important decisions that affect all aspects of a community life. Impartiality and non-partisanship imply acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well the governments of different political persuasions. An impartial and politically neutral civil service is a defense against the spoils system which has the propensity to degenerate into a system of patronage, nepotism, and corruption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Non-Partisanship_in_Public_Services\"><\/span><strong>Need for Non-Partisanship in Public Services:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It entails that the civil servant will <strong>serve the government of the day faithfully<\/strong> without political bias. For example, a <strong>resident commissioner<\/strong> may have to <strong>serve under governments of differing political ideologies <\/strong>in the center and the state.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Will help a civil servant to <strong>take decisions without any fear\/favor<\/strong> to any political party and based on constitutional principles. For example, <strong>during elections, non-partisanship<\/strong> will aid a <strong>DM\/DC in discharging the duties of a RO effectively.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It ensures an <strong>effective\/professional relationship<\/strong> between <strong>the elected representative and the civil servants. <\/strong>For example, <strong>non-partisanship will<\/strong> <strong>enhance\/maintain the credibility<\/strong> of a <strong>chief secretary, irrespective of the party in power.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Impartiality_in_Public_Services\"><\/span><strong>Need for Impartiality in Public Services:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Helps a civil servant <\/strong>to make decisions on<strong> objective criteria<\/strong> and not on biases and prejudices. For example<strong>, impartiality<\/strong> will help the <strong>Chairman of the Finance Commission<\/strong>, in <strong>recommending resources<\/strong> on <strong>objective criteria<\/strong>, without a bias to his\/her own home state.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It ensures an <strong>amicable and effective relationship<\/strong> between civil servant and the society\/citizens. For example, an <strong>impartial SDM\/DSP<\/strong> will <strong>command respect<\/strong> of the people, and <strong>thus will gain their cooperation in various conflict management situations.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It helps build <strong>an equal attitude towards everything and everyone<\/strong>. For example, impartiality will <strong>aid a DM\/DC in implementing benefits<\/strong> under <strong>PMKVY<\/strong> without a <strong>bias of caste or religion.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shah Commission which investigated the \u2018excesses\u2019 committed during the Emergency (1975-77), found that public servants committed irregular and illegal acts, which caused immense suffering to the masses out of fear of their political masters. During the Nuremberg trial the top German army commanders told the War Crime Tribunal that they committed atrocities against the Jews out of fear of Nazi top brass. It is often seen that many public servants, though honest themselves, succumb to the unjust demands of political masters or their official superiors. Therefore, in this situation, impartiality and non-partisanship are imperative in public services to make decisions that are free from any interference, especially from the political class.\u00a0\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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