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(a) Elaborate the features of the grievance redressal mechanism of the civil services in India. Does this mechanism satisfy the objectives of its creation? (10 marks)

(b) The 13th Finance Commission highlighted an indispensable need to improve the finances of rural and urban level bodies. Does this make local bodies more accountable in the discharge of their functions? (20 marks)

(c) "Unimplemented reforms in administration weaken the administrative reforms process most." Do you agree? Give your answer citing specific cases as illustrations. (20 marks)