Definition: Not taking sides on any issue or situation, striving for objectivity and fairness.
Context: Often refers to political neutrality, specifically the relationship between civil servants and political executives. Neutrality aims to present all sides of an issue without bias.
Committed Bureaucracy
Negative Perspective: A politicised bureaucracy serves the narrow interests of the ruling party (e.g., Nazi Germany).
Positive Perspective: Civil servants are committed to the state, constitution, and laws, offering technical advice aligned with the state’s objectives, even if they support the ruling party’s programs.
Neutrality of Constitutional Offices
Recent Context: The neutrality of constitutional offices (e.g., Governors, Speakers) has been scrutinised by the Supreme Court based on the ‘Doctrine of Political Neutrality.’
Maintaining Public Trust: Essential for public trust and effective governance.
Preserving Fairness: Prevents disruption in a democracy and ensures a level playing field.
Cooperative Governance: Vital for effective federalism and avoiding conflicts between state and central governments.
Challenges to Civil Services Neutrality
Political Influence: Job security and promotions can pressure civil servants to favour specific parties.
Unnecessary Secrecy: Opaque operations foster connections between politicians and bureaucrats, leading to personal gains.
Internal Divisions: Factionalism based on caste, religion, etc., can lead to prioritising group interests over neutrality.
Misguided Loyalty: Loyalty to the ruling party may overshadow impartial service to the public.
Way Forward
Upholding Democratic Principles: Constitutional offices must adhere to fairness and independence while avoiding political interference to maintain democratic integrity.
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