Civil service Quote by Prashant Bhushan
“In India, all public servants employed by the central or a state government or any other public authority under their control are required under the relevant civil service rules to submit returns of movable and immovable assets owned by them and their immediate family.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Text: Indian Civil Service (Asset Disclosure) Rules, 2002
Public officials must disclose assets to ensure transparency and prevent corruption.
In simple terms: Officials disclose assets for transparency.
Key Takeaway
Mandate regular asset disclosures.
Themes
governance
transparency
corruption
accountability
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- government appointments
- audit processes
- media scrutiny
Key Concepts
public policy
ethical standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective are asset disclosures in curbing corruption?
- What mechanisms improve compliance?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement may be weak without political will.
