- I Paid A Bribe
- 11 years ago
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No other option, Want a Passport? Then PAY MORE!
- Passport
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Paid INR 500
I couldn't note the name of the officer as he was in civilian clothes. But I very well remember, he was the head of Passport Verification at the Police Station in July 2014.
I needed my Passport very urgently and the Passport was stuck at MHB Colony Police Station, Mumbai for more than a week. I called multiple times but dint received any fruitful result. Hence had to visit the Station, Paid a bribe to the officer in charge and he immediately signed off the document to the Passport office for further processing. Police dint actually do any 'Verification' which they are supposed to do. COME - PAY - GO! Thats how they work.
I was feeling very ashamed of myself, but really dint have any other option. Had to go abroad and Visa was still pending.
It made me think, If just INR 500 complete Police Verification, Then how easy is it for an inappropriate person to get a Passport and leave the country! The purpose of the verification is to stop these crooks from leaving Indian Jurisdiction. But our lousy and greedy Policemen are there to earn, not protect! >.<