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Manual On Good Administration Principles

The Sultan must take a seat on the Divan-ı Mezalim twice a week
& Grant the right of the aggrieved taking it away from the cruel
Listen to the complaints straight from the horse’s mouth
And rule accordingly…
When the fact that the ruler of the world summons
those wronged and the downtrodden twice a week spreads around,
the cruel becomes terrified and tread lightly,
for fear of punishment
they cannot venture to do injustice or corrupt anyone.

Siyasetname
Nizam Al-Mülk
(1018-1092, Vizier of Seljuks)

ight to be heard and right to make statements are the principles that enable
Rthose concerned to submit all kinds of information and documents before
the completion of a proceeding the consequences of which they will bear, that
allow them to express their opinions regarding the issue and which, accordingly,
secure the participation of the concerned individuals.

Above-mentioned principles stipulate the following:

Acting on accurate data and respecting the requests of those concerned
while taking an action;

Ensuring the effective participation of the individuals in decisions
which will affect them.

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