It is said that there is too much political interference in the working of the administrative machinery. It is suggested that there should be more and more autonomous agencies which do not have to answer to the ministers. (a) Do you think this will make administration more people-friendly? (b) Do you think this will make administration more efficient? (c) Does democracy mean full control of elected representatives over the administration?

 This will not make administration more friendly to the

In a democracy, the elected representatives and the ministers are the in-charge of the government.

Hence, the administrative officers cannot act in violation of the policies adopted by the legislature.

The administrative machinery is supposed to be faithful and efficient in policy formation and implementation.

• Yes, if there would be autonomous agencies, it will make administration more
• The elected representatives enjoy the right to make the policies but the administrative officers implement those policies effectively and efficiently. Hence, democracy does not refer full control of elected representatives over administration.