Corruption is considered as number one problem of India and is termed as anti-national, anti economic development and anti corruption is well taken. The present book acquaints us and projects the various aspects of corruption. Besides the theoretical aspects of corruption as well defined by no less than Sri N. Vittal, Central Vigilance Commissioner, Govt. of India, New Delhi, the author has described many case studies based on actual cases undertaken by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), where he served for number of years before retiring as Supdt. Of Police. The modes of corruption are unique as mentioned in chapter after chapter as detected, prosecuted and ended in conviction.

These concern to different departments including, film land, Indian Oil Corporation, Coal India Ltd., Military Dairy Farm, Electricity Deptt., spurious publications and profile of CBI and Interpol etc. It shall prove an eye opener to one and all.

This book emerges out of an intellectual curiosity that is labouring under pains to deliver what is best to the students of Public Administration. With the broad aim of catering to the fundamental necessity of the self starters in the discipline, the book goes beyond that and focuses its attention on the wider spectrum of socio-political environment that shapes the Kaleidoscopic horizon of the great discipline in general and the basic cognitive map of the pupils, in particular. The book entails Ten Chapters in to which are more or less self-contained in themselves and complementary in character, giving strength to one another by supplementing the missing number. While the First Chapter makes a thorough elaboration of the elementary concepts the Second Chapter, not withstanding the development of the discipline, embarks upon an attempt to delineate in details the various ways of approaching the subject. The Third one, makes an aerial survey of the physiology by highlighting the main aspects of administrative organization and the principles that govern it. While the Fourth Chapter, delicately analyses the structural components of administration, the Fifth one makes a realistic endeavour to understand the working of administration. The Sixth Chapter reconciles the various administrative procedures whereas, the Seventh Chapter evaluates the actual working of the administrative structures in the governance of the political system. Chapter Eight, throws an insight into the fiscal processes made in a political system as well as the measures to bring transparency in such transactions. Chapter Nine, on the other hand, explains the role of personnel in the administrative scenario and their actual dealing with each other. Finally, Chapter Ten, not only evaluates the machinery for the redress of the grievances of the governed, but also makes an humble attempt to explore the role of the organs of participatory democracy in making administration both popular and efficient. What is unique about this is that the book has been written from a perspective that is personal to the author.

'District' or 'Janapada' has been the pivotal unit of administration in India since ancient times. In the present context 'District' is more vital and important organ of administration. The office of District Collector variously known as-District Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner and District Officer-is one and performs all the duties. These designations are only for the sake of convenience to define his responsibilities pertaining to different fields.

There is a widespread ignorance about what District Collector actually does in practice. The present book is designed to help in correcting this impression. Its object is to provide an up-to-date description of what he is, how he keeps pace with new challenges and how he works in liaison with general public in redressal of their grievances. District Administration in India, divided into five chapters viz. Evolution of the Office; Functions; Role as District Magistrate; Development Administration, Local Administration and District Officer; and Need for Change and Reforms, is substantially based on the findings of empirical research.

This will prove useful and informative for researchers, academics, policy planners and development administrators besides the District administrators themselves.

Public Administration is a branch of the wider field of administration. It may be said that Public Administration is a species while Administration is the genus. Public Administration is any kind of Administration in the public interest, and the world public should be emphasized over the word administration (since we have administration in many private enterprises). Or, Public Administration may simply be called governmental administration. Even in this field the term 'Public Administration' is used in two senses: (i) in its broader sense, it is concerned with the conduct affairs of the government generally; and (ii) in its narrower sense, it defines the operations of the administrative branch only.

However, Public Administration as government in action has been integrally tied to the nature of government in a specific context. There are material, economic, social and politico-ideological contexts that influence the extent of government involvement in societal problem-solving. Indian Public Administration during colonial period rule was shaped by the character and requirements of the regime.

This venture is an academic exercise to provide an over all view of Public Administration and ethical values in administration at national and micro level to present a more comprehensive view on the subject.