Question

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

• A. Indian Penal Code
• B. Prevention of Corruption Act
• C. The Railway Services (Conduct Rules)
• D. Public Servants (Inquiries act)

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Public Servants (Inquiries act)

• 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