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    Question

    A landlord gives free accommodation to a public servant

    to get his file cleared. According to the PC Act, this is:
    A Not an offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Undue advantage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Habitual bribery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Criminal misconduct only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Not covered under PC Act Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Providing free accommodation to a public servant to expedite file clearance constitutes an “undue advantage” under the PC Act. The Act defines gratification broadly, including any benefit, pecuniary or otherwise, linked to public duty. It is immaterial whether money changes hands; offering services, gifts, or favours intending to influence official action attracts liability. Option (a) is incorrect; it is an offence. Option (c), habitual bribery, requires repeated offences. Option (d), criminal misconduct, is broader and not necessary for single acts. Therefore, (b) is correct, highlighting that all forms of undue benefit in public service are captured.

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