There is a shortage of sugar in your District where you are the District Magistrate. The Government has ordered that only a maximum amount of 30 kg sugar is to be released for wedding celebrations. A son of your close friend is getting married and your friend requests you to release at least 50 kg sugar for his son's wedding. You express annoyance when you tell him about the Government's restrictions on this matter. He feels that since you are the District Magistrate you can release any amount. You do not want to spoil your friendship with him. In such circumstances, how would you deal with the situation?
There is a shortage of sugar in your District where you are the District Magistrate. The Government has ordered that only a maximum amount of 30 kg sugar is to be released for wedding celebrations. A son of your close friend is getting married and your friend requests you to release at least 50 kg sugar for his son's wedding. You express annoyance when you tell him about the Government's restrictions on this matter. He feels that since you are the District Magistrate you can release any amount. You do not want to spoil your friendship with him. In such circumstances, how would you deal with the situation? Correct Answer Advise him to directly apply to the allotting authority and inform him that you do not interfere in this matter.
In the given question,
| Statement | Correctness | Reason |
| Release the extra amount of sugar that your friend has requested for. | Incorrect | This would be entirely incorrect as you're going against the government policy and order, and as a District magistrate knowing that there's a shortage of sugar in your district and still doing such things will show your lack of dedication and discipline towards the one you swore to serve. |
| Refuse your friend the extra amount and strictly follow the rules. | Partially Incorrect | Following the orders is a must but saving a relationship is also important, and as a bureaucrat, you must always look for a neutral ground to maintain balance and peace. |
| Show your friend the copy of the Government instructions and then persuade him to accept the lower amount as prescribed in the rules. | Partially correct | This will help your friend in understanding your situation but this won't help him. |
| Advise him to directly apply to the allotting authority and inform him that you do not interfere in this matter. | Correct | This is the best way to deal with situations like these as now the appropriate authorities can look and decide whether they are in power and stock to pass the order for 50 kg sugar. |
Therefore, Option 4 is the correct answer.