A border district along the Indo Pak Line of Control hn cross border shelling Villages Tle abandened homes destroyed and farmlands rendered unusable The displaced poputation children wage tiutilies sullers from deep psychological trauma loss of livelihood anc basic services To respond the administration has established multiple rehabilitation eg under emergency relief protocols. As the newly appointed District Rehabilitation Commissioner known for your integrity you are tasked with leading this effort. However you soon discover a distressing reality Relief distribution is marred by corruption funds are being siphoned off and material aid is being diverted to private godowns. Caste based discrimination in compensation lists is rampant and marginalised communities are systematically excluded. Political interference is growing local leaders demand selective allocation for their vote banks threatening to stir unrest if their demands aren't met. Adding to the challenge vulnerable groups like landless labourers orphans the elderly and differently abled persons are invisible in the rehabilitation process. You also find that some field officers are indifferent or even complicit out of fear or political alignment. Meanwhile the media focuses only on high profile narratives ignoring those suffering silently. (a) What are the core ethical issues involved in this situation? (b) What should be your immediate course of action to ensure fair and transparent relief' distribution? (c) How can you tactfully manage political interference while upholding neutrality and inclusivity? (d) How can an administrator maintain emotional balance and compassion without compromising institutional discipline? (20 marks 250 words)

Topper: Ram Kishankumar Lakhmanbhai · AIR 474 · 2025 · Page 36