GS4 · UPSC Mains
You have been newly appointed as the District Magistrate of a district, which is known for its rich mineral deposits. Following the news being circulated in the media about the illegal mining in your district, you have initiated an enquiry into it. When the State's Minister of Mines and Minerals gets to know of the enquiry initiated by you, he directs you to name some junior government employees as being involved in the wrongdoing and make them scapegoats. He also points out that elections to the State Assembly are around the corner and the present government wishes to stay clear of any political corruption. This Minister is a very influential figure in the present regime and there are high chances of the present ruling party being voted back to power. In due course of the enquiry, it has come to your notice that the said Minister has also been involved in illegal mining through his cronies. The findings of the enquiry can affect the outcome of the elections as well as completely derail your career, if the incumbent party wins the elections, which looks very likely as per the polls. Answer the following with reference to this case: (a) Identify the stakeholders and the ethical issues in the given case. (b) Critically evaluate the options in the given scenario and state your course of action, giving reasons.
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajkesh Meena | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Ayush Goel | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Shashi Shekhar | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Bharti Meena | — | VisionIAS | p.50 |
| Mrinal Kumar | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Dinesh Kumar | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Ishwar Lal Gurjar | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Vikash Senthiya | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Bharat Jai Prakash Meena | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Kriti Joshi | — | VisionIAS | p.55 |
| Vidushi Singh | — | Vision | p.55 |