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QUESTION 7
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20 marks

Rajesh Kumar, an honest senior public servant heading the Budget Division, must process a proposal to re-appropriate ₹6,000 crore from a National Housing Scheme for weaker sections to two developmental projects: an SEZ and a natural gas processing plant. Delaying either developmental project has economic and international consequences, while diverting welfare funds may delay a politically important housing programme and raise questions in Parliament.(a) Examine the ethical issues in re-appropriation.(b) Discuss the options available to Rajesh Kumar for proper use of public funds. Is resigning a worthy option?

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  1. 1Map the stakeholders, facts, competing obligations and the ethical/public-interest conflict embedded in the case≈65 words
  2. 2Answer each explicit sub-question in the case and compare feasible options using legality, consequences, rights, fairness and integrity≈65 words
  3. 3Choose and justify an implementable course of action, including safeguards, accountability and follow-through≈65 words

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Key facts and stakeholdersEthical/legal issuesRealistic options with consequencesReasoned choiceImplementation safeguards and accountability

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