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
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B
1 and 2 only
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C
2 and 3 only
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D
1, 2 and 3
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Solution
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.