Today corruption is almost a world phenomenon. It is in fact, universal problem,having existed in all age's. It has clung to mankind like an incurable disease. In view of its general prevalence scholar have devote a good deal of thought and attention in a desire to get rid by any means .In a free and competitive society , investment of capital can yield only reasonable returns in the long run .But corruption or acceptance of bribes promises a rapid change in financial conditions .Originally the police and income tax were notorious for corruption but now the evil has spread to almost every Department of Government .Even courts of justice and education are no exceptions.
Prevalence of corruption has created disappointment and discontent among the community .The machinery of government gets rusted and ceases to work in the intended manner .Corruption decreases respect for law and sense of allegiance to the government.In a society governed by corrupt officials ,the whole system of moral ,ethical and religioous values is impaired .The distinction between right and wrong disappears .Revolutions and military take overs become common .Every student of history knows that one of the main causes of the downfall of nations has been corruption.In his famous book .The Decline and fall of the Roman Empire ",Gibbon has stated that as long as there were even two per cent honest men in the Roman administration the Empire lingered on .
The factors that contribute to the prevalence of corruption different from country to country .Those that are common to most countries including pakistan are seven ,First , general economic condition of the country is poor and every one tries to feather his nest .Second , the rates of payment of public officials are low, and they are tempted to accept bribes .Third, the general price level and the standard of living are very high .honest means of a person fail him .Fourth, social condition and customs demand high expenditure of money .Fifth , there exist no strong opinion against corruption ,it has been accepted as a common thing .Sixth laws confer on the public servants ,vast powers and discretions they take undue advantage of that.Lastly, there are no adequate means to prevent corruption or bring the offenders to books .
To root out corruption ,a complete change of the political , social and economic system is necessary.No revisions of pay scales however liberal ,can reduce corruption .The reason is that the wealth tragats aimed at by corrupt officials are very high .Similarly ,a mere change in Government has to rely on permanent services for the its day to administration .Unless the motive or inducement for corruption is removed ,corruption will continue .Four step ,however ,may be of some use .First wide discretionary power should be taken away from individual official. Second anti-corruption department should be made more effective. Third the minds of the people should be changed by the prevalence of moral values. Last the punishment for corruption should be more exemplary.
Prevalence of corruption has created disappointment and discontent among the community .The machinery of government gets rusted and ceases to work in the intended manner .Corruption decreases respect for law and sense of allegiance to the government.In a society governed by corrupt officials ,the whole system of moral ,ethical and religioous values is impaired .The distinction between right and wrong disappears .Revolutions and military take overs become common .Every student of history knows that one of the main causes of the downfall of nations has been corruption.In his famous book .The Decline and fall of the Roman Empire ",Gibbon has stated that as long as there were even two per cent honest men in the Roman administration the Empire lingered on .
The factors that contribute to the prevalence of corruption different from country to country .Those that are common to most countries including pakistan are seven ,First , general economic condition of the country is poor and every one tries to feather his nest .Second , the rates of payment of public officials are low, and they are tempted to accept bribes .Third, the general price level and the standard of living are very high .honest means of a person fail him .Fourth, social condition and customs demand high expenditure of money .Fifth , there exist no strong opinion against corruption ,it has been accepted as a common thing .Sixth laws confer on the public servants ,vast powers and discretions they take undue advantage of that.Lastly, there are no adequate means to prevent corruption or bring the offenders to books .
To root out corruption ,a complete change of the political , social and economic system is necessary.No revisions of pay scales however liberal ,can reduce corruption .The reason is that the wealth tragats aimed at by corrupt officials are very high .Similarly ,a mere change in Government has to rely on permanent services for the its day to administration .Unless the motive or inducement for corruption is removed ,corruption will continue .Four step ,however ,may be of some use .First wide discretionary power should be taken away from individual official. Second anti-corruption department should be made more effective. Third the minds of the people should be changed by the prevalence of moral values. Last the punishment for corruption should be more exemplary.