This anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy sets out the clear responsibilities of our organization and of those who work for us regarding observing and upholding our absolute zero-tolerance position on bribery and corruption. Raja Education & Bahuuddeshiya Society does not entertain, authorize, or tolerate any such acts across any tier of our operations. This document serves as a core source of information and guidance, helping our staff members recognize, confront, and deal with bribery and corruption issues, while fully understanding their personal responsibilities.
This policy applies uniformly to all employees (whether temporary, fixed-term, or permanent), consultants, contractors, trainees, field workers, casual workers, agency staff, volunteers, interns, agents, sponsors, or any other person or persons associated with us (including third parties) no matter where they are located. The policy also strictly applies to all Institutional Officers, Trustees, Executive Board members, and Committee members at every level of the society.
Bribery refers to the act of offering, giving, promising, asking, agreeing, receiving, accepting, or soliciting something of value or of an advantage so as to improperly induce or influence an action or administrative decision.
A bribe refers to any inducement, reward, or item of value offered to another individual in order to gain a commercial, contractual, regulatory, institutional, or personal advantage.
Bribery is not limited solely to the act of offering or paying a bribe. If an individual is on the receiving end of an illicit offer and accepts it, they are equally breaking the law. Bribery is entirely illegal under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Employees must not engage in any form of bribery, whether it be directly, passively, or through a third party. Personnel are strictly prohibited from bribing any public official, government representative, or independent inspector anywhere.
If any staff member is ever uncertain about whether an item or invitation constitutes a bribe, a gift, or an acceptable act of hospitality, they must immediately seek formal advice from the Society's Designated Compliance Officer.
This policy explicitly governs four specific operational areas:
The society accepts normal and appropriate gestures of hospitality and goodwill (whether given to or received from third parties), provided that the exchange strictly meets the following institutional requirements:
Where it is culturally inappropriate or deeply offensive to decline an immediate offer of a gift (such as during specific traditional community welcomes), the gift may be politely accepted on behalf of the organization, provided it is immediately declared to the Compliance Officer, who will formally assess the circumstances. The society recognizes that customs regarding institutional gifts vary between regions, cultures, and contexts; therefore, definitions of what is acceptable must always align with transparency and the law.
The society will not make donations, whether in cash, kind, or through any other means, to support any political parties, local factions, or individual political candidates. We recognize that such actions may be perceived as an improper attempt to gain an unfair institutional or regulatory advantage.
The society accepts and actively encourages donating to genuine public causes—whether through services, knowledge sharing, volunteer time, or direct financial contributions—and agrees to maintain a transparent, public record of all such contributions. However, employees must exercise extreme care to ensure that charitable contributions are never used to facilitate, mask, or conceal acts of bribery. We ensure that all external donations are completely legal and ethical under local laws, and no donation may be executed without the prior approval of the Compliance Officer.
If you suspect or witness any instance of bribery or corrupt activities occurring in relation to any wing of the society, you are encouraged to raise your concerns at the earliest possible stage. If you are uncertain whether a specific action constitutes bribery, you should speak immediately to your line manager, the Designated Compliance Officer, the School Principal, or the Executive Management Board. The society will maintain clear whistleblowing channels to ensure these concerns can be voiced swiftly and confidentially.
You must inform the Compliance Officer as soon as possible if you are offered an illicit bribe by anyone, if you are asked to make one, if you suspect you may be targeted for a bribe in the near future, or if you have clear reasons to believe you are the victim of another corrupt activity.
The society understands that individuals refusing to offer or accept bribes, or those reporting potential corruption, may worry about potential professional repercussions. The society guarantees that it will fully support anyone who raises concerns in good faith under this policy, even if a subsequent investigation finds that they were mistaken.
We strictly ensure that no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a direct result of refusing to accept or offer a bribe, or because they reported a potential corruption concern. Detrimental treatment refers to dismissal, unfair disciplinary action, threats, or any other unfavorable treatment regarding the concern the individual raised. If you believe you have been subjected to unjust treatment due to a refusal or report, you must inform the Compliance Officer or Executive Board immediately.
The Designated Compliance Officer is directly responsible for monitoring the overall effectiveness of this policy and will review its implementation on a regular basis to assess its ongoing suitability, adequacy, and operational effectiveness. All internal control systems and cash-flow procedures designed to prevent corruption will be subject to regular audits to ensure their real-world efficacy.
For advice, double-checking gift boundaries, or lodging an immediate report regarding an anti-corruption violation, please contact the designated society representatives:
This policy serves as an official public declaration of Raja Education & Bahuuddeshiya Society’s commitment to transparency, honesty, and absolute compliance with the anti-corruption frameworks of India.
