Public interest is a central concept in public administration because the primary purpose of government and administration is to serve the collective needs and welfare of society. It refers to those interests, needs, values and objectives that are considered beneficial to the community as a whole rather than to a particular individual, group or organisation. Public administration, therefore, is expected to formulate and implement policies in a manner that promotes the common good while maintaining justice, equality and social welfare. The concept of public interest is broad and dynamic. It cannot be reduced to a single universally accepted definition because the interests of different sections of society may conflict. What is regarded as beneficial by one group may not necessarily be beneficial to another. For example, an industrial