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  Introduction Building collapse cases and fires have increased over the past two years. Authorities are not following up on civic problems that arise in residential areas, especially near educational institutions or government offices. People construct buildings that flout rules prescribed by civic bodies. The number of illegal constructions is increasing in different cities across the country. Illegal Constructions Every Indian city, including 1-tier and 2-tier cities, has this problem. Civic amenities are built illegally in front of the law-enforcing authorities. Civic bodies overlook these structures and ask for bribes to ignore whether they are illegally constructed or occupied. Corrupt officials in municipal bodies help people in constructing buildings illegally. The case in point is the recent crash of a Paying Guest accommodation in Satya Niketan, which claimed 7 innocent lives. Civic Apathy Every time these kinds of accidents happen, authorities set up an inquiry committee...

Introduction Wherever you look, the incumbent governments are indifferent to and ignorant about what is happening in different departments. Due to administrative inaction, the officials are increasingly promoting red tape and bribery. Therefore, ordinary citizens have to bribe the concerned officials to avoid institutional coldness. Under the official patronage, these officials have been asking for money in the guise of donations to party funds or administrative upgrades. Reasons for Mismanagement There are a number of reasons for me for this bureaucratic indifference. Government Indifference: Since there is no government intervention, babus or officials have become so emboldened that they have become insensitive to the genuine demands from the common man. Job Security: The government employees are aware of their job security. They also know that, in the worst-case scenario, they might be suspended or transferred to another location. This awareness has led to official negligence and c...