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Probity in GovernanceEXAMINEYear 201810 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What are the main functions of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in enforcing probity in governance? What are the limitations in its mandate regarding prosecution sanctions?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing, transparency, RTI, code of ethics, citizen charter, corruption.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: CVC Mandate & Powers, Probity in Governance, Sanction for Prosecution
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