Conflict of Interest Issues in Parliament & Executive

Knowledge Themes

Structural Subtopics

• Definition of conflict of interest in public office
• Difference between actual and perceived conflict of interest
• Constitutional provisions for disqualification of MPs and MLAs under Articles 102 and 191
• Role of the Committee on Ethics in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• Code of Conduct for Ministers and Members of Parliament
• Recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC) on Ethics in Governance
• Office of Profit controversy and its legal implications
• Mechanisms for disclosure of assets and liabilities by public officials
• The concept of recusal in parliamentary committees and executive decision-making
• Impact of corporate lobbying and interest groups on legislative processes
• International best practices for managing conflict of interest in democracies
• Role of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas in addressing ethical breaches
• Ethical dilemmas involving post-retirement employment of high-ranking officials
• Legal framework governing the acceptance of gifts and hospitality by civil servants