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Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Public office & Freedom Of Speech

Public office & Freedom Of Speech The Supreme Court has ruled that those in public service should practice self-control and refrain from saying anything that is derogatory or demeaning to their fellow citizens. A five-judge Constitutional court has not yet decided whether restrictions on a public official's freedom of speech and expression are permissible. What are the Judgement's High Points? The court noted that if a public official makes a speech that has an adverse effect on a person, individuals always have a civil remedy at their disposal. The court stated that regardless of what Article 19(2) may state, the…

26 November, 2022 Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

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India's Ethical Governance Mode

India's Ethical Governance Mode The former West Bengal Governor has spoken about the importance of ethical governance in India. What exactly is Ethical Governance? Ethical governance is a method of governance that incorporates high moral values and behavior into the governance process. A bureaucrat, for example, is obligated to serve those who come to his office, but he cannot be penalized if he does not provide a glass of water to an elderly couple who may be tired from waiting in line for too long. These are the ethics of public service and altruism that will drive him to do…

12 November, 2022 Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration