Introduction

 Corruption is one of the social; evils found in all societies, and

it is one of the biggest threats to the well-being of society.

 Corruption is a cause of serious concern for the people of

India. Since, it is adversely affecting all aspects of their life-
social, spiritual, political, economic, educational, and moral. It
is spreading like a tumor in all systems and administrations.
 Corruption
 Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense undertaken
by a person or an organization entrusted in a position of authority to
acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one’s personal gain. It
may involve many categories such as bribery, influence peddling,
and embezzlement.
 Corruption can also hinder the economic growth of a nation and
aggravate poverty and inequality.
 Corruption is deceitful behavior that people in positions of power
exhibit for personal gain. (seen among Govt. Officials – extortion,
networking, election results, money laundering)
 Meaning and Definition
a. The simple words for corruption refer to “an act of bribery.”
b. Dictionary defines it as – “an inducement to wrong by
c. bribery or other unlawful means: a departure from what is
pure and correct.”
d. D.H. Bailey - “Misuse of authority as a result of
consideration of personal gain which need not be
monetary.”
e. Bhargava – “act of commission or omission by a public
servant for securing pecuniary or other material advantage
or indirectly for himself, his family or friends is corruption.”
f. According to Andriski - “Corruption is the use of public
power for private advantage in ways that transgress some
formal rule or Law.”
 Characteristics of corruption
a. Corruption refers to an irregular illegal and
immoral practice associated without public life.
b. If involves dereliction of duty, moral and legal
lapses.
c. Persons party to corruption tend to neglect their
prescribed duty deliberately.
d. It involves the practice of receiving bribes not
only for getting the wrong things done but also
for getting the right things done at the right
time.
e. It involves the abuse of power associated with
a public office or public life.
 Corruption: A Historical Perspective:
Crruption is a global phenomenon. It is found in every
society in one or other forms since time immemorial. It
existed in ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, and Hebrew
societies. Ancient Indian society was not an exception to
it. Corruption in India was limited in ancient times among
people of the upper classes. Today corruption spread to
various levels such as villages, towns, cities, states, and
central government activities after the democratic
government.
 Causes of corruption:
C K Shanker Rao – “Corruption is like blood cancer. It has
deep roots in the country. As time moves more and more
people are being swept by the move of corruption.”

1. Low Pay scales and Wages

2. Low Job opportunities
3. Lack of Strict and fast punishments
4. Lack of fear of a bad reputation
5. Lack of Public Unity
 Causes of corruption:
6. Lack of transparency in affairs and deals
7. Lack of Independent detective agency
8. Lack of state funding for elections
9. The option of many political parties In a democracy,
anyone can establish a political party
10. Lack of enough powers for the judiciary.
11. Lack of accountability:
12. Encouragement of unhealthy competition:
 Corruption in high places:
1. Political corruption:
politicians is also due to the patronage
principle adopted by them.

2. Corruption by Police:
• Soliciting or accepting bribes
• Flouting
• Selective enforcement
3. Corruption and businessman:
• Bribery
• Fraud:
• Embezzlement
 Corruption in lower places:

1. Corruption by individuals

2. Corruption in public service:

Lack of information
One side agreement of the citizens with the service provider
Lack of grievance-redressed machinery
Indifferent attitude of the public officials towards the people
 Nature of corruption in public life

1. Receiving bribe/ reward for doing one’s duty

2. Show of official power to obtain the reward
3. Ownership of undeclared wealth
4. Abuse or misuse of official position.
5. Receiving gifts for doing favors
 Impact of corruption:
1.Corruption retards economic development
2.Rules and regulations became a force
3.Corruptions increase the misery of the common man
4.Corruption leads to waste of money and waste of time
5.Corruption gives scope for wasted interests
6.The future becomes bleak
 Consequences of Corruption
1. Loss of National wealth
2. Hindrance and obstruction in development
3. Backwardness
4. Poverty
5. Authority and power in the wrong hands
6. Brain drain
7. Rise in terrorism and crimes
8. Rise in suicide cases
9. Psychological and social disorders
 Measures to Control Corruption

1.Prevention of Corruption Act. 1947

2.Prevention of Corruption Act. 1988
3.Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 2002
4.Central Vigilance Commission Act.:
5.The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act.
1988
6.The Lokpal and Loka yukatas Act. 2103
 Conclusion
• Corruption is an intractable problem. It is like diabetes, can only be controlled,
but not totally eliminated. It may not be possible to root out corruption
completely at all levels but it is possible to contain it within tolerable limits.
Honest and dedicated persons in public life and control over electoral
expenses could be the most important prescriptions to combat corruption.
• Corruption has a corrosive impact on our economy. It worsens our image in
the international market and leads to a loss of overseas opportunities.
• Corruption is a global problem that all countries of the world have to
confront, solutions, however, can only be homegrown. We have tolerated
corruption for so long. The time has now come to root it out from its roots.