• Bribe Hotline
• 15 years ago
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Dear Raghu, I am going to register a property soon in Bangalore. Everyone says I have to bribe the officials to get the registration done. I have not got convincing answer yet on what happens if I don

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There is absolutely no need to pay a bribe while registering your property. Please see the video under the &#39;on air&#39; section to hear the story of Rashmi, who did not pay a bribe while registering her property.</p>
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While going to the office of the sub-registrar, carry a copy of the citizens charter of the registration department. It can be downloaded from their website, as also from ipaidabribe.com. Click on &#39;Forum&#39; and go to &#39;citizens charters&#39;. In this citizens charter the registration department commits to complete their work within a specified period of time and advises you not to go to middlemen. Please put this citizens charter under the nose of the sub-Registrar and ask her whether she will disobey the charter. Also carry a mobile in which you can record conversations and ensure that anything she says is recorded. If&nbsp; she demands a bribe, tell her clearly that you will not pay and that you will complain to the Lokayukta. Also memorise the names of senior officials and say that you will go to them in case there are any further delays. In case she demands any more documents, ask her to give you a written endorsement stating what documents are to be provided.</p>
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At worst, the sub-registrar can delay the case, but she cannot deny you your copy of the registered sale deed.</p>