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Q130 (CISF/2025) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice

Which Section of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 defines 'Public Servant' ?

Explanation

Under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the term 'Public Servant' is defined in Section 2(c). This definition is notably broader than the one provided in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to ensure a wide range of officials are held accountable for corruption.

Section 2(c) lists twelve categories of individuals considered public servants, including:

  • Any person in the service or pay of the Government or remunerated by the Government by fees or commission.
  • Any person in the service or pay of a local authority.
  • Employees of corporations established by or under a Central, Provincial, or State Act, or any authority/body owned, controlled, or aided by the Government.
  • Judges and persons authorized by a Court of Justice to perform any duty in connection with the administration of justice.

Other sections mentioned: Section 2(a) defines 'election' and Section 2(b) defines 'public duty'.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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According to the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, who among the following can be held liable ?

1. Any person who induces a public servant to perform improperly a public duty by giving or promising to give any undue advantage

2. Any public servant who obtains or accepts or attempts to obtain from any person any undue advantage

3. A person who is compelled to give undue advantage and has reported the same to the concerned authority

4. A commercial organisation offering undue advantage to any public servant

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