Question

Discuss the public services code as recommended by the 2nd administrative reforms commission.

Answer 1

   The 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission(ARC) had proposed the inclusion of a Public Service Code in the draft Public Service Bill,2007. The commission had drawn inspiration from the inclusion of such provisions in the constitution of other countries like Australia, Poland, etc.

    The commission outlines the desirable qualities that make the civil services efficient. They include impartiality, integrity, dedication to public service, political neutrality, adherence to the highest standards of probity, objectivity, empathy for the weaker section of the public, etc.