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Which body is responsible for enforcing the Code of Conduct for Union Ministers in India?

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Prime Minister's Office
  3. Central Vigilance Commission
  4. Parliamentary Committee on Ethics

Answer: Prime Minister's Office

Code of Conduct for Union Ministers (1964, revised): Sets ethical standards: (a) No use of official position for personal gain, (b) Avoid conflict of interest, (c) Declare assets, (d) Post-retirement employment restrictions. Enforced by PMO; violations can lead to resignation/removal. Similar codes exist for State Ministers, civil servants. However, enforcement depends on political will; debate continues on independent ethics oversight mechanism.

Topic Ethical Governance - Code of Conduct
Exam Relevance Executive ethics enforcement question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

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