political neutrality

Question 1

define political neutrality

Answer 1

PN refers to the capacity of public officials to serve and comply with every ruling government that comes into power with the same degree of commitment, irrespective of their political ideologies .

Question 2

Development of the concept of PN

Answer 2

Woodrow Wilson: politics-administration dichotomy via “Study of Administration”
Max Weber: bureaucratic concept, faceless bureaucracy
Montesquieu: Separation of power
A.V Dicey: Rule of law

Question 3

PN in civil service act

Answer 3

article 43: restriction on using political or undue influence
44: restriction on taking part in politics
49: restriction on taking part in election

however
53:right to form trade unions and right to collective bargaining

Question 4

PN in good governance act 2064

Answer 4

delineates the authorities and responsibilities of ministers and secretaries in ministries. they are not allowed to violate or influence each other’s jurisdiction.