{"id":27710,"date":"2024-02-16T12:56:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T12:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27710"},"modified":"2024-02-16T12:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T12:56:55","slug":"a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs. Discuss. (200 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>The establishment of a national Lokpal though hailed as a significant step towards curbing corruption and malpractice in public affairs, cannot singularly address the intricate issue of immorality pervasive within the corridors of power. While a robust anti-corruption institution can serve as a deterrent and mechanism for accountability, the roots of immorality run deeper and are intertwined with broader societal, cultural, and institutional factors. Corruption and unethical behavior in public life stem not only from individuals&#8217; desire for personal gain but also from systemic flaws, loopholes, and a culture of impunity. A national Lokpal, no matter how empowered, operates within the framework of existing laws and regulations, which may themselves be insufficient or prone to manipulation. Moreover, the efficacy of such an institution is contingent upon its independence, resources, and the integrity of those appointed to lead it, factors that are subject to political influence and manipulation. Additionally, tackling immorality requires a multifaceted approach encompassing education, transparency, institutional reforms, and societal change. While a national Lokpal can play a crucial role in this endeavor, it cannot single-handedly eradicate deeply ingrained patterns of unethical behavior. Therefore, while necessary, the establishment of a national Lokpal must be complemented by broader systemic reforms and a concerted effort to foster a culture of integrity and accountability in public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Transparency and accountability, Citizen\u2019s Charter &amp; Anticorruption, etc.\u00a0\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-69d2f42ba51e8\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#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\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#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\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#Features_and_Importance_of_Lokpal\" title=\"Features and Importance of Lokpal:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Features and Importance of Lokpal:&nbsp;&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\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#The_Problems_of_Immorality_in_Public_Affairs\" title=\"The Problems of Immorality in Public Affairs:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">The Problems of Immorality in Public Affairs:&nbsp;&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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#Suggestions_to_Empower_Lokpal\" title=\"Suggestions to Empower Lokpal:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Suggestions to Empower Lokpal:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/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\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#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\/a-national-lokpal-however-strong-it-may-be-cannot-resolve-the-problems-of-immorality-in-public-affairs-discuss-200-words-10-marks\/#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=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&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 write about Lokpal.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Write its features and importance.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Discuss how it cannot stop the immorality of public officials.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In conclusion, try to suggest some measures to strengthen Lokpal.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lokpal was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 to inquire and investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries who fall within the scope and ambit of the above Act. It is committed to address concerns and aspirations of the citizens of India for clean governance and make all efforts within its jurisdiction to serve the public interest and shall endeavor to use the powers vested in it to eradicate corruption in public life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_and_Importance_of_Lokpal\"><\/span><strong>Features and Importance of Lokpal:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lokpal is an institution to make Indian administration corruption-free and address citizens&#8217; grievances regarding any cases related to corruption or administration malfunction.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It provided for setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called\u202f<strong>Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It consists of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members; the chairperson is a former Chief Justice or a sitting or former judge of the Supreme Court of India.\u00a0 It inquires into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The jurisdiction of the Lokpal is very wide; It includes the Prime Minister and all other ministers, all top officials.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It has the power to give directions to all the agencies like CBI, CVC, etc. It can also suspend or transfer any officer who is coming in the way of an inquiry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It also works as an investigative agency and a prosecuting agency. The Special courts will be instituted to conduct trials on cases referred by Lokpal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It has\u202f<strong>powers of confiscation of assets, proceeds, receipts, and\u202fbenefits arisen or procured by means of corruption<\/strong>\u202fin special circumstances.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It can <strong>recommend suspension or transfer of public servant<\/strong>\u202fconnected with an allegation of corruption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Problems_of_Immorality_in_Public_Affairs\"><\/span><strong>The Problems of Immorality in Public Affairs:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Immorality is an act of making wrong choices knowingly and implementing them; it is clear that Lokpal <strong>can not interfere in the working of the permanent executive;<\/strong> hence it may not stop public officials from doing immoral acts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lokpal may come into the picture when an immoral act was already done, and the public or citizens made a complaint about it. Therefore, enforcement of morality <strong>is a post mortem job<\/strong> for Lokpal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The appointing committee consists of members from political parties,&nbsp; which may create <strong>political influence<\/strong> on its working.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It doesn\u2019t <strong>provide concrete immunity to the\u202fwhistleblowers.<\/strong>\u202fThe provision for initiation of inquiry against the complainant if the accused is found innocent will only discourage people from complaining.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggestions_to_Empower_Lokpal\"><\/span><strong>Suggestions to Empower Lokpal:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The appointment of Lokpal and Lokayukta must be made transparently without any political interference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It should be\u202ffinancially, administratively, and legally independent to ensure effectiveness.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Multiple decentralized institutions with appropriate accountability mechanisms can be created to avoid the concentration of too much power in one institution or authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its jurisdiction must be clear and should not overlap with other similar bodies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The creation of a strong and effective Lokpal is certainly the right step in the reduction of corruption, but it couldn\u2019t root out corruption completely. India\u2019s low rank in the corruption perception index reflects the actual real corruption level in any country. 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