Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent” Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.
What the examiner wants
For Form vs Substance in Administration, examine in sequence: first, Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive…; then, Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.
Demand-wise check
- 1Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent”≈55 words
- 2Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Over-writing ‘Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering…’ while reducing ‘Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.’ to a token paragraph
- Giving only one side on Form vs Substance in Administration; the directive requires a limitation, counter-view or implementation test before the final judgment
Value addition
- Form vs Substance in Administration: ethical balance triangle — principle → competing value → public-interest resolution
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
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