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Ramananda has become a minister with portfolio of mines and minerals. His son wants to join mining business. His partner is looking for government mining leases. Can Ramananda’s son join the business?
What is the correct course of action which Ramananda’s son should follow?
1. He can join the business as planned.
2. He can join the business and Ramananda can report the matter to the chief minister.
3. He should not join the business as planned.
4. He can join as a sleeping partner.
The first option is not permissible. Ramananda’s son wants to join a business which involves securing mining leases from government. This will in all likelihood involve Ramananda in conflict of interest situation. He should dissuade his son from the proposed venture.
The second alternative is also not open to Ramananda. As he is the minister of mines, his son should not join in any venture which needs miningleasesfromgovernment. Hisreporting the matter to the chief minister will not alter the situation.
As already discussed, this is the correct option.
The fourth option involves an element of deceit or covert wrong doing. Ramananda’s son will be hiding his inappropriate action through a ruse of becoming a silent partner. Hiding a wrong deed does not make it acceptable.