Explanation 1 to section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 clarifies that the offence is…

Explanation 1 to s.7 provides that "the obtaining, accepting, or the attempting to obtain an undue advantage shall itself constitute an offence" even if the performance of the public duty "is not or has not been improper". Improper performance, loss to Government or a complaint is not needed to complete the offence.