Question Q.11GS2GS2

Electoral reforms: The Indian elector system since independence have touched many aspects of representative democracy.

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Ans: Electoral reforms: The Indian elector system since independence have touched many aspects of representative democracy. Transparent funding: → Electoral bonds (2017). → Declaring the donations beyond 20,000 in cash → Asset declaration etc Election process: → Campaign to increase participation → NOTA - Right to reject over right to boycott → Special security measures in agency areas Political parties accountable: → Declaring Organizational structure, recruitment process with application, → Model Code of conduct adherence → Actions against not declaring criminal records, asset declaration, etc

Partial state funding of election, is recommended by IndianJit committee can solve this issue to some extent. It also lead to level playing ground to new entrants, regional parties in remote voting. Remote Voting: → Proxy voting may violate the right to choose representative. Ex: the proxy may have different political notions → Postal ballot already present → Complexity of procedure to ensure secret ballot → Duplication possible Regulation of RUPP: → Star campaigner limit/spend limit is often violated and disguised → The non-serious parties can lead to wastage of resources if brought under formal regulation process. As it came so far, Indian election process with increasing participation (>65% in 2019) has proven to be resilient with need to reforms in some areas.

— Sri Giri Raju V P S Sai Krishna · AIR 125

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Overall, election process in India evolved to what it is now, but didn't happen at once. Yet, a lot of work is live to make this process - the celebration of democracy. Issues related to election funding: 1) Election funding: → According to Association for Democratic Reforms ADR data - almost 45% of the funding to parties is anonymous → This leads to big corporates lobbying with political parties and influence policy making as well as policy paralysis. Ex: 9.5% COP on corporates funding removed

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Sri Giri Raju V P S Sai Krishna

AIR 1252025

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GS2GS2

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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Electoral Reforms

Evolution of Electoral System and Reforms

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293

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Subash is Secretary, PWD in the State Government. He is a senior officer, known for his competence, integrity and dedication to work. He enjoys the trust and confidence of Minister Incharge of PWD and Programme Implementation. As a part of his job profile, he is responsible for policy formulation, execution of projects relating to infrastructure initiatives in the State. Besides, he oversees the technical and administrative aspects relating to planning, designing and construction etc. Subash's Minister is an important Minister in the state and significant growth in urban infrastructure development and road network has been registered during his tenure. He is very keen for launching of ambitious road construction project in the near future. Subash is in regular touch with the Minister and is working various modalities of road construction project. Regular meetings, interactions and presentations are made by him to the Minister before a formal public announcement of the project is made by the Minister. Subash's only son Vikas is in real estate business. His son from his own sources is aware that a mega road project is on the anvil and announcement in this regard is expected anytime. He is very keen to know from his father the exact location of the upcoming project. He knows that there would be quantum jump in the prices of land in the vicinity. Buying land at this stage at cheaper prices would pay him rich dividends. He is pleading with him (his father) day in and day out to share him location of the proposed project. He assured him that he would handle the matter discretely as it would not attract any adverse notice as he in the normal course, keeps on buying land as a part of his business. He feels pressurised because of constant pleadings by his son. Another significant aspect of the matter pertained to the extra/undue interest in the above project by the Minister PWD. His nephew was also having big infrastructure project company. In fact, the Minister has also introduced his nephew to him and indicated to him to take care of his nephew's business interest in the forthcoming project. The Minister encouraged him to act fast in the matter as early announcement and execution of mega road project would enhance his status in the party and public life. In the above backdrop, Subash is in a fix as to the future course of action. (a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. (b) Critically examine the options available to Subash in the above situation. (c) Which of the above would be most appropriate and why ?

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