Consequences of Ethical and Unethical Behavior — Ethical Standards

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Right to Information Act	2005	The RTI Act created new consequences for unethical behavior by making government actions transparent and accountable to citizens. It empowered citizens to seek information about government decisions and actions, making it difficult for officials to hide unethical practices.	The Act has significantly increased the consequences of unethical behavior in government by creating transparency mechanisms that expose corruption and inefficiency. It has also created positive consequences for ethical behavior by enabling citizens to appreciate good governance and hold officials accountable.
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act	2013	This Act established institutional mechanisms to investigate corruption and unethical behavior by public officials. It created the Lokpal at the central level and mandated Lokayuktas at the state level to address corruption complaints.	The Act has created stronger deterrent effects against unethical behavior by establishing dedicated anti-corruption institutions. It has also provided citizens with formal mechanisms to report and address unethical behavior by public officials, increasing the consequences of corruption.