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Passport Verification- "Fast Process"

Reported on December 1, 2010 from Bangalore , Karnataka  ι Report #29645

I applied for a re-issue of my passport as I would be travelling soon. I had to get the application verified in 2 police station as my current residency was less than 2 years. After repeated visits to the 2 police station, the story went like this!
Mahadevpura:
The cop who was responsible for the verification straight away claimed that he could reject the application stating that the applicant is not living in the mentioned address. I told him that yes sir you can do that and asked what I need to do. He said try to avoid this happening and gestured for some money. Once the money handed (150) over, everything went smoothly.
********** Bhima Nagar:
This cop is really smooth. He didnt say anything, just said...I need to pay money for the "fast process" I need to ********** "fast cash" Then the bribe was handed over (150)

I generally avoid giving bribe as I am a son of a very honest State Govt official but I was under great pressure from my company to travel abroad.

The sad part is even after I bribed it was delayed and I got my passport very late (app. after 50 days) I couldn't travel abroad and the project was lost and Myself and my company has to suffer the loss

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