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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 201920 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Case Study: You are heading a state electricity board. Rural power theft through illegal hooking is rampant, causing financial bankruptcy of the utility. When you launch a strict enforcement drive to disconnect illegal lines and penalize culprits, local politicians mobilize villagers to attack the inspection teams and hold a massive dharna, demanding free power. (a) What are the ethical and governance issues involved in power theft? (b) How will you handle the crisis without compromising on revenue integrity or triggering violence?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Case studies on problems of integrity, conflict of interest, crisis management, political pressure, social boycott, ethical dilemmas in public office.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Rural Power Theft Case, DISCOM Financial Health, Law Enforcement vs Mob Resistance
Recurring Theme Trend: “Rural Power Theft Case”
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