Arguably, corruption is one of the global issues that have affected many countries. Corruption exists in both developing and developed nations, but the degree of its impacts varies. As a matter of fact, corruption affects social, political, and economic issues of a nation. In India, corruption is one of the domestic issues that have affected its economic development and growth. Due to its intensity and impacts on Indians the legislature, judicial, and executive institution has a role to play in eradicating the domestic issues. The issues of corruptions at its heights in India and institutions and stakeholders concerned have various roles to play. The Indian executive, political and legislature plays different roles that are all focused to eradicate corruption.
In India, the most concerning form of corruption include corporate, individuals, political as well as bureaucratic. A study carried out by Transparency International shows that more than half of Indians have experienced corruption in first hand situation. Corruption in India is mainly carried out to find favors, or secure a job in government offices. The legislature plays a tremendous role in trying to eliminate corruption in society (Roy, Saunders, & Kincaid, 2006: 28). The legislature of India has the powers and mandate to hold the government responsible and to oversee the government actions. In fact, anticorruption agencies have the role to play by reporting to government various accountability issues. Addition ally, parliament forms laws and rules that will oversee corruption issues in the entire nation. Undeniably, corruption is highly rooted in India, yet the members of the legislature are among those who are corrupt. Therefore, it makes no sense implementing laws that your will be part of those who go against it.
Regardless of this challenging situation, the legislature plays a good role in trying to curb corruption. The laws that have been implemented by parliament have become of great help since it drives all other departments and influence all institutions. In fact, these laws support the constitutional mandates. The legislature has the powers from the constitution and from the public to make laws that will eliminate corruption. The legislature also educates the public on the negative effects of corruption on economic development and growth. Additionally, legislature in India plays a crucial role in curbing corruption through public hearings, legislative commissions, as well as constituency outreach; this will promote transparency and accountability. Legislature cannot end corruption alone, they, therefore, it works together with the judiciary and the executive (Vittal, 2003: 15).
The executive arm of Indian government also plays critical roles in curbing corruption. The Indian constitution asserts that the Executive is a major institution in parliamentary systems. Its functions on corruption vary because it is made of The Governor, President, Vice-President, Attorney General, as well as Council of Ministers. Undeniably, the Executive under the powers of President ascend to corruption bills to become laws. Therefore, the executive is part of making laws that eliminate corruption. The president is the sign of national unity; hence, he uses his powers to inform the public on corruption issues as well as overseeing other government institutions on corruption issues. Also, the executive provide information and consultations on various policies directed to corruption issues. Furthermore, the executive under the office of the attorney general offer advice of the legal issues related to corruption(Roy, Saunders, & Kincaid, 2006: 50).
The judiciary has the powers to maintain law and order. Corruption is one crime committed by many people in India. Therefore, judiciary takes the initiative of administering justice to those citizens and politicians who go against the law by being corrupt. The courts under judiciary play tremendous role of impartial umpire and independent between state and central government. Generally, judiciary in India take part in justice administration to those who commit corruption crimes (Vittal, 2003: 61).
United States is one of the developed countries; therefore, the corruption level is tremendously low. The political institutions in United States are well established to curb corruption and other domestic issues. Basically, the institutions give no room to corruptions. Compared to India, it is still developing, and its institutions are still at an infant level. Hence, the issues of corruption in India are rampant, but the institutions such as judiciary, executive and judiciary are working hard to eradicate it.
References
Roy, K., Saunders, C., & Kincaid, J. (2006). Legislature, Executive, and Judicial Governance in
Federal Countries. London: McGill-Queen’s University Press
Vittal, N. (2003). Corruption in India: The Roadblock to National Prosperity. New Delhi:
Academic Foundation
