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1 July 2026

Corruption allegations in Delhi Health Department

The topic serves as a practical case study for illustrating challenges in public fund utilization, transparency, and the role of investigative bodies like the ACB in ensuring accountability within governance.

1 min read Day 3 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Allegations of financial irregularities in the Delhi Health Department involving inflated tender rates.
  • The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) is the primary investigative body tasked with probing the alleged corruption.
  • Dispute exists regarding the scale of the alleged financial loss, with claims ranging from a few lakhs to ₹650 crore.
  • The role of the ACB involves filing FIRs and conducting investigations into collusion between government officials and private contractors.
  • Institutional mechanisms for accountability include internal government-ordered investigations and the subsequent involvement of the ACB.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 4 in Delhi Health Department irregularities and administrative appointments, which has been running since 29 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role and functional autonomy of the Anti-Corruption Branch in ensuring transparency and accountability within state-level public health procurement processes. 150 words
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  2. Public procurement in India is often susceptible to systemic corruption. Discuss the institutional challenges in monitoring tender processes and suggest reforms to enhance transparency in government contracts. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi functions under the administrative control of which authority?

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