Question:

Which was the first legal and institutional framework to check corruption and redress citizens grievances in India ?

AIndian Penal Code

BPrevention of Corruption Act

CThe Railway Services (Conduct Rules)

DPublic Servants (Inquiries act)

Answer:

D. Public Servants (Inquiries act)

Explanation:

  • Public Servants (Inquiries act) was the first legal and institutional framework to check corruption and redress citizens grievances in India.
  • It was made in 1850 for regulating inquiries into the behaviour of Public Servants.
  • Indian Penal Code : 1860
  • The Railway Services (Conduct Rules) : 1966
  • Prevention of Corruption Act :1988

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