GS4 · UPSC Mains
You get your first posting as a District Collector in a predominantly rural area. Recently, the office of Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages registered an inter-caste marriage of a young couple. On hearing the news, villagers and family members of the married couple attacked the Registrar's office and are holding their respective children in captivity. One group also enjoys immense political power in the state and have warned you against taking any action. 20 Based on the above information, answer the following questions. (a) What is/are the ethical dilemma(s) that an administrator faces in such situations? (b) Enumerate your priorities and steps that you will take to handle the situation. (c) What are the social and attitudinal factors at play? What will be your role in bringing about a change in these?
GS4 · Public/civil service values & ethics in public administration — status & problems; ethical concerns & dilemmas; conflict of interest GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |
| Veer Pratap Singh | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |
| Bishakha Jain | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |
| Dalip Kumar | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |