Reward under clause (b) of section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is connected with:

Clause (b) of s.7 punishes a public servant who obtains or accepts an undue advantage "as a reward for the improper or dishonest performance of a public duty" or for forbearing to perform it. A reward for proper performance does not fit the words of clause (b), although Explanation 1 makes obtaining an undue advantage an offence even where the duty is performed properly.