- I Paid A Bribe
- 13 years ago
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Customs on Arrival - Allowances for Residents - Corrupt Custom Officer @ Mumbai International Airport
- Customs, Excise and Service Tax
- Customs Check and Clearance
- Paid INR 1,500
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am being victimised and harrased by the officers of Customs @ Mumbai International Airport on Arrival from Sharjah.
I bought LCD 32 inch Sony Bravia cost 1500 Dhs i.e * 12 rupees per dirham as on date exchange rate = Rupees 18000 (With Bill).
The same model cost in India for Rupees 32000. Duty is always on purchase price at abroad and not Indian Price - reference to Tax Guru.
Custom Officer at airport calculated custom duty on Indian cost of the item. It means , he tried to get me involve with his best tactics or practice to get money (BRIBES).
He demands Rupees 6500 to pay as custom duty and all of a sudden ask for Rupees 1500 to pay without custom duty bill which i paid to his next stand hawaldar near toilet area where there is no cameras.
Please advice.
One more thing, I have raised the complaint to Vigilence - Commissioner of Customs but sounds long awaited response. I did parade and identified the officer and put a file to complaint.
I don;t see this process at drastic level. Can I make this as breaking news and have justice.
Thanks,
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Sharjah, UAE
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