About The Book
Today, Corruption is a great problem, a menace and of course a burning issue. It’s termed as an evil and a curse. In practical life, Political corruption is the Abuse of public power, office or resources by government official or employees for personal gain. Systemic corruption is the complete subversion of a political or economic system. Police corruption is a specific form of police misconduct. Corporate corruption is to incorporate criminality and the abuse of power by officials in corporate matters.
In india, political and bureaucratic corruption are major concerns. India is ranked 87th out of 178 Countries , in a global survey. Recently, there has been an upsurge in land protests against corruption. There were widespread public agitations and movements, led by social activists, against corruption and for the return of illegal Wealth stashed by politicians and businessman in foreign Banks over the past six decades, since independence. In Money laundering, india tops the list of Black money holders in the entire world. Criminalisation is also a serious problem in contemporary indian politics. Now, there is a strong, mass supported movement against corruption, with a Demand for comprehensive Reforms in anticorruption system in india. present work is a good reference Book for knowing corruption in all dimensions. it’s an asset for all scholars, researchers, social activists and students.
About the Author
M.A. Shewan : M.A. Shewan(b.1954), a Journalist by training and profession, he is a seasoned writer, as well. He is highly qualified in Humanities from Agra university. Devoted to servious Research and writing, he has worked a lot on various subjects, concerning Political issues and current affairs. Bsed in Aligrah, currently, he heads a News bureau in U.P. and represents several leading Newspapers and periodicals, in he region. Along with his journalistic activities and social services, he also runs a Computer institute and trains young people in news coverage and feature Writing etc. Recently, he has edited a Biographicla Series for a leading publishing house. In addition to this, he has a few more Books to his credit. Currently, he is engaged in accomplishing his ambitious project on : Electoral Reforms.
Udai Veer : Udai Veer(B.1953), a post-graduate from Agra University, he is a senior lecturer in a College in Uttar Pradesh. Apart from teaching, he guides his students in Creative matters. He has written many an article and edited a few books. Of late, he has turned to serious writing in a planned manner. Presently, he is working on his project on : Systematic Dishonesty among Bureaucrats in India.
Contents
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Part –I : Menace of Corruption
1. Introduction :
1.1 Definition of Corruption
1.2 Roots of Corruption
1.3 Perception of Corruption
1.4 History of Corruption
1.5 Some Questions about ‘Corruption’
1.6 Conditions Favourable to Corruption
1.7 Factors, Causing Corruption
1.8 Noble-Cause Corruption
1. 9 Anti-corruption Resource Centre
1.10 What is Governance?
1.11 Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI)
2. Types of Corruption :
2.1 Classification of Corruption
2.3 Political Corruption
2.4 Electoral Fraud
2.5 Governmental Corruption
2.6 Bureaucratic Corruption
2.7 Corruption in Police
2.8 Institutional Corruption
2.9 Corruption in Educational Sector
2.10 Corruption in Medical Area
2.11 TI India
3. Dimensions of Corruption :
3.1 Bakhshish
3.2 Crony Capitalism
3.3 Honest Services Fraud
4. Corruption in India :
4.1 An Overview
4.2 Other Aspects
4.3 Situation in India
4.4 National Scenario
4.5 Politics
4.6 Bureaucracy
4.7 Judiciary
4.8 Armed Forces
4.9 Income Tax
4.10 Medicine
4.11 Media
4.12 Land and Property
4.13 Religious Institutions
4.14 Causes of Corruption
4.15 Effects of Corruption
4.16 Measures to Combat Corruption
5. Major Scandals in India :
5.1 2G Spectrum Scam (2011)
5.2 ISRO-Devas S band Scam (2011)
5.3 Adarsh Housing Society Scam (2011)
5.4 Hasan Ali Khan Scam (2011)
5.5 Commonwealth Games Scam (2010)
5.6 Indian Premier League Scam (2010)
5.7 Housing Loan Scam (2010)
5.8 Belekeri Port Scam (2010)
5.9 Lavasa Scam (2010)
5.10 U. P. food Grain Scam (2010)
5.11 A. P. Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Scam (2010)
5.12 Madhu Koda Scam (2009)
5.13 Satyam Scandal (2009)
5.14 Cash-for-Vote Scandal (2008)
5.15 Abdul Karim Telgi Scam (2006)
5.16 Gegong Apang Scandal (2004)
5.17 Taj Corridor Scandal (2003)
5.18 Ketan Parekh Scandal (2001)
5.19 Tehelka Expose (2001)
5.20 Securities Scam 2001
5.21 Barak Missile Scandal (2000)
5.22 Hawala Scandal (1997)
5.23 Fodder Scam (1996)
5.24 Sukh Ram Telecom Equipment Scandal (1996)
5.25 Lavalin Scandal (1995)
5.26 Palmolein Oil Import Scam (1992)
5.27 Securities Scam (1992)
5.28 Bofors Scandal (1987)
5.29 Cement Scam (1982)
5.30 Kairon Scam (1964)
5.31 Haridas Mundhra Scam (1957)
Part – II : Campaign against Corruption
6. Anti-corruption Movement–2011 :
6.1 The Background
6.2 Drafting Committee of the Bill
6.3 First Lokpal Bill Draft Meeting
6.4 Use of Social Networks
6.5 Nonpartisan Nature
6.6 Government Response
6.7 Political Response
6.8 Failed Meetings
7. Fighting Corruption :
7.1 Ombudsmen
7.2 Lokpal
7.3 Lokayukta
7.4 Whistle-blowers
7.5 Whistle-blower Protection
7.6 Campaign Contributions
7.7 Measuring Corruption
8. Voices against Corruption :
8.1 Anna Hazare
8.2 Swami Ramdev
8.3 T. N. Seshan
8.4 Joginder Singh
8.5 G.V.G. Krishnamurthy
8.6 G. R. Khairnar
9. Proposed Lokpal Bill :
9.1 Concept and Perception
9.2 Background
9.3 Key Features
9.4 Protests
9.5 Notable Supporters
9.6 Government Response
9.7 Drafting Committee
9.8 Criticism
9.9 Draft of Jan Lokpal Bill, 2010
9.10 Government’s Lokpal Bill, 2010
9.11 Anti-corruption Organisations
9.12 Prevention of Corruption Act
9.13 Anti-corruption Police and Courts
10. Effects of Corruption :
10.1 Various Effects
10.2 Economic Effects
10.3 Environmental and Social Effects
10.4 Effects on Humanitarian Aid
10.5 Other Areas:Health, Public Safety, Education, Trade Unions,Types
10.6 Involvement in Organised Crime
10.7 Size of Public Sector
10.8 Will Growth Slow Corruption in India?
10.9 The Spoil System
10.10 Licence Raj
10.11 Corruption Perceptions Index
10.12 Indian Black Money
11. Right to Information Act :
11.1 Concept and Perception
11.2 Framework
11.3 Freedom of Information Act
11.4 State Level Laws
11.5 Central Information Commission
11.6 India’s Magic Wand against Corruption
12. Economic Liberalization in India :
12.1 Pre- liberalization Policies
12.2 Mafia Raj
13. International Anti-corruption :
13.1 Instruments and Efforts
13.2 United Nations Convention against Corruption
13.3 Signatures, Ratifications and Entry into Force
13.4 International Asset Recovery