- I Paid A Bribe
- 12 years ago
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I was called to the CID office in Churchgate for police verification…
- Passport
- Police Verification for Passport
- Paid INR 10,000
I was called to the CID office in Churchgate for police verification of my address. After having an Indian passport since my birth, the corrupt police officer told me to "prove I am an Indian" even when I had a valid passport that is valid till 2017. I wanted to get a new electronic printed passport, so there was absolutely NO reason to question my Indian citizenship. The guy harassed me for 3 days, telling me "go home and think about it" until I had to pay Rs. 10,000 to the shameless man, who has STILL NOT APPROVED MY PASSPORT! I first offered him Rs. 5,000 after I realized he would not relent and pass the verification process. He said that's it? Instead of adding a thousand, thousand more, I just gave him 10,000. And even that is not enough for the shameful govt. employee! I still don't have a passport and have no idea what to do at this point. I have filed an RTI, but honestly I don't have much hope for that either. It was completely embarrassed that I have to pay a bribe. After being in the U.S. for 10 years, this is like arriving in the twilight zone! Shameful, shameful Maharashtrian local govt. I am cursing myself for coming back here, and am stuck now. Is this the way to deal with people? And the CID at Churchgate took bribes from EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO WALKED IN FOR POLICE VERIFICATION. This is seriously appalling that the country's citizens are helpless against these shameless men and women who work for the local govt. At the passport office also, the Maharashtrian govt. officers were discriminating against anyone with a Christian or Muslim name! They were so polite to fellow Maharashtrians! This is another issue that is seriously troubling. This is a wonderful reception to the country after being out for 10 years. Honestly, things have improved in the private sector, but until the public sector improves, this country will not progress as much as it can. We are an intelligent country, the people are amazing, but we have band together against corruption in the public sector. This website is a great start!