As a District Magistrate, you are a public servant bound by rules and regulations. Releasing extra sugar (Option A) is a clear violation of government orders and misuse of authority, undermining your position and public trust. While strictly refusing (Option B) upholds the rule of law, Option C adds a crucial element of communication and diplomacy. By showing the official order, you provide tangible proof of the constraint, making the refusal less personal and more about adherence to policy. Persuading him to accept the rule-bound amount allows you to maintain professional integrity while attempting to preserve the personal relationship through explanation and understanding rather than a blunt refusal. Option D avoids the direct interaction but might not be effective if the DM is indeed the relevant authority and could be seen as unhelpful. Option C balances professional duty with the attempt to manage the personal relationship ethically.
There is a shortage of sugar in your District where you are the District Magistrate. The Government has ordered that only a maximum amount of 30 kg sugar is to be released for wedding celebrations. A son of your close friend is getting married and your friend requests you to release at least 50 kg sugar for his son's wedding. You express annoyance when you tell him about the Government's restrictions on this matter. He feels that since you are the District Magistrate you can release any amount. You do not want to spoil your friendship with him. In such circumstances, how would you deal with the situation ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: The Governance System (Transparency and Accountability in Governance)
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Answer: C. Show your friend the copy of the Govern‐ ment instructions and then persuade him to accept the lower amount as prescribed in the rules.
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