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Q144 (CISF/2026) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice

Which of the following is included in the definition of 'undue advantage' under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 ? 1. It means any gratification whatever, other than legal remuneration. 2. It includes gratifications that may or may not be pecuniary in nature. Select the answer using the code given below :

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C

Explanation

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, introduced the specific term 'undue advantage' to widen the scope of the Act. According to Section 2(d) of the Act:

  • Statement 1 is correct: 'Undue advantage' is defined as any gratification whatever, other than legal remuneration. It covers any benefit obtained illegally by a public servant.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The explanation provided in the Act clarifies that the word 'gratification' is not restricted to pecuniary (monetary) gratifications or those estimable in money. It includes any form of satisfaction or favor.

The term 'legal remuneration' refers to all remuneration which a public servant is permitted by the Government or the employer to accept. Because both statements accurately reflect the statutory definition under the amended Act, the correct option is C.

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