01076pab a2200157 454500008004000000100002000040245007000060260000900130300001500139362001200154520065500166650002300821650001500844700001500859773004400874180718b2006   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aSingh, Kamal J.  aSanction for prosecution under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988  c2006  ap.119-132.  aJan-Mar  aThe Constitution of India provides ample protection and security to public servants. This community is often viewed as privileged class to safeguard them from the hazards of frivolous, vindictive or intimidating litigation. Such provisions in the constitution were made to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of the administration. An important aspect of the relevant laws confers discretion and power on the higher authority to decide upon the sanction for prosecuting the public servants. This article discusses various provisions, constitutional obligations and safeguards in the process of granting sanction for such prosecutions. - Reproduced.  aCorruption - India  aCorruption  aVaid, P.K.  aIndian Journal of Public Administration