Corrupt and Petty

The public debate about the Jan Lokpal Bill has focused on what I would call the “large” corruption in society. For example, should the prime minister be “covered” under the Lokpal, and by what mechanics should the Supreme Court judges be held to account? Less attention has been given to “small” corruption. Consider the section on the citizens’ charter and the manner and time taken for a citizen to get a specific service from the government.

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