In a democratic set up the person engaged in administration are expected to be responsible to two major sets - one, the political executives and legislators and the other, the general public. In other words they have to respond to the demands of democratic institutions and the needs of public. They are often obliged to reconcile responsiveness with other administrative values such as accountability and efficiency. It means that the administration should be for the people and not people for administration. Responsible behaviour of the administrative officials, working at different levels, is another most important aspect of responsive administration. Accountability and responsibility are often used interchangeably. But the two can be distinguished.  Unfortunately the bureaucracy is today in bad odour. It stands associated with routine, red-tape and is even beginning to be regarded in some circles, as redundant. The administrative system is heavily rule oriented. The rules may, does not matter, be outdated or not assisting the real purpose of objectives1. Accordingly, remedial efforts which may prove really effective and meaningful in the given circumstances should be made. In this paper evolution of the responsiveness in administration is discussed.

Keywords: Responsiveness, Political Executives, Legislators, Democratic Institutions, Accountability.