Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: It includes following people under its ambit.

• Persons in service/pay of govt.
• PSU employees
• Local bodies members
• Judiciary
• Cooperative societies office bearers
• Central & State Universities employees
• Any person holding office by virtue of which he is required to perform public duty

Statement 2 is correct: Before a police officer conducts an investigation into an offense alleged to have been committed by a public servant, prior approval of GoI/GoS is to be taken.

Statement 3 is correct: A person would not have committed the offense of bribe giving if he did so, after informing a law enforcement authority, to assist in its investigation of a public servant within 7 days. Else he will be punished.