- Bribe Fighter
- 14 years ago
- 518 views
Demanding bribe in the name of "Fee"..
Hello Friends,
I had been called to the ********** Bheema Nagar Police Station, for the police verification of my previous address as part of my passport application. After verifying the address proof, the officer in mufti asked for fee in a very low voice. I told him that I am not aware of such a fee to which he didn't reply. I asked him again is that all with the verification and whether I can leave. He said thats all and I left.It was disgusting to see a young officer asking openly for a bribe. Outside the police station, another man (looked like a police man in mufti) asked me how much did I pay. When I told him that I paid him nothing, he said it is the "procedure" to pay a "fee". He added that ,otherwise, the passport might get delayed. I told him I'm in no urgency and I will see the reason for the delay.
I am doubtful that my passport will be delivered without any delay. If it is delayed, I plan to file an RTI at the police station as well as at the passport office.