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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding the

    definition of "Public Servant" under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: Statement 1: A public servant includes government employees, judges, and members of parliament. Statement 2: Private employees of government-owned enterprises are considered public servants under PCA. Statement 3: An elected official at local government level is not a public servant under PCA. Statement 4: A person temporarily deputed by private company to a government agency becomes a public servant. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 2, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2(c) defines public servant broadly—Statement 1 is correct. Government company employees are included—Statement 2 is correct. Local elected officials are public servants—Statement 3 is incorrect. Temporary deputation makes person public servant—Statement 4 is correct. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.

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