Question

Define gratification as per prevention of corruption act 1988

Answer 1

Answer:

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988:-

A] Definitions:

The most important definitions are that of :

- Public duty

- Public servant

1) Public Duty: It means a duty that is dine for the benefit of the State, the public or the

community at a large. It this context, State would mean:

a) A corporation established by or under a Central, Provincial or State Act.

b) An authority or a body owned controlled or aided by the Government company as defined in Sec. 617 of the Companies Act,1956.

2) Public Servant: It is unique term in Anti-corruption law, being the deciding factor at the threshold, of one's liability, depending on his being public servant. The term 'Public Servant' was not defined under the PCA, 1947 and the Act adopted the definition of the term under sec. 21 of the Indian Penal Code. The PCA of 1988 provides a wider definition in the Act itself under clause (c) of sec.2