Corruption

Corruption

          Corruption refers to any of the immoral and illegal acts, performed by a person holding certain public post, against. The moral and legal responsibility of his authority. It is thus dishonest act of a responsible person. Misdeeds such as bribery embezzlement, favourism and forgery are some common form of corruption. In poorer countries corruption is often high Corruption has serious impacts on social harmony as well a developmental processes.

        Corruption is now a worldwide problem. Annually Transparency International makes measurement of corruption. level worldwide. Its index is known as Corruption Perception  Index (CPI), which is expressed in the number between 1and 10 Number 5 is the mean so that the countries with higher value are considered those with corruption at its problematic level.

        Corruption brings serious social disharmony. Those which misuse their power or bribe those in power may progress overnight. They boast upon their power and money Extravagance grows in their celebrations and ritual observations and it brings pressure to the life of ordinary citizens. Besides, service provision is poor and development activities remain obstructed due the same evil of, corruption’ Democracy is easily foiled by high level of corruption.

        Nepal is among the countries with high corruption ii According to a survey, corruption was stated as the first problem of the country, unemployment being the second. Lack transparency, poverty and low salary, and unaware public can be cited as the major causes behind it. When there is no system of keeping decisions and activities transparent, power holders tend to misuse their power. When economic condition is poor and remuneration is low, they cannot maintain their standard and for this have to find other sources of income, even, indecent, illegal, and unauthorized ones. If power is centralized the person in power is more likely to be corrupt. Strong civil societies are required to watchdog the’ follies and mistakes of those in power. Lack of the same encourages corruption.

        Because corruption is a political, social and a serious social problem, we must work to uproot it. The role of the government is very vital in this regard. When it is committed for public welfare and strives for the same, corruption can be highly curbed., If corruption is a social and political crime, criminals should be penalized strictly. In China corruption is controlled remarkably due to strong laws- One proved guilty can even be executed. Good governance and political stability are essential for transparency and accountability.

        When life style becomes heavily luxurious, people are. under psychological pressure for obtaining it. So voidance of extra-luxury can discourage them from trying to earn .through illegal and immoral sources. Our Commission of the Investigation of Abuse of Authority which has been set for’ controlling corrui5tion behavior should be made more resourceful and efficient. Well-organized civil societies can always force the government to be accountable and in favour of public welfare. Awareness and publicity among ruled and rulers can prepare everyone concerned to contribute to the campaign of corruption control. The public should also be united to boycott corrupt officials.