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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Section 7

    (Public Servant taking gratification) of PCA, 1988: Statement 1: A public servant taking gratification other than legal remuneration for performing official duty commits an offence. Statement 2: The gratification must be of substantial value to constitute an offence under Section 7. Statement 3: Taking gratification with intent to influence official act is an offence. Statement 4: Family members receiving gratification does not implicate the public servant. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1, 2, 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 7 covers gratification for official acts—Statement 1 is correct. No minimum value is specified—Statement 2 is incorrect. Intent to influence is covered—Statement 3 is correct. Family receipt implicates public servant—Statement 4 is incorrect. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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