- I Paid A Bribe
- 9 years ago
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Bribe for Marriage Certificate
- Stamps and Registration
- Marriage Certificate
- Paid INR 500
Sub registrar office, Bytarayanapura, Bangalore.
5th September 2016.
All 3 employees handling Marriage Certificate cases.
I had applied for Marriage certificate. Govt.Fees is Rs.70/-. I had no change and handed over Rs.500/- note. In exchange the lady asked to go and come after one month along with witnesses. When I asked for change, I was told govt.fees is Rs.70/- and I may leave.
I understood what they meant.
After one month when I went with all required documents and witnesses.All process was done and marriage certificate was ready to be handed over, the same lady again asking with all pride and right, for money. When I reminded that we had paid 500 bride a month ago she acknowledges that and says that was then and what about now. She was asking in front of her colleagues and other citizens in a loud voice and no shame on her face.
I didnt pay this time.
I am shameless, first time I paid because I was scared that if I dont pay they will hold up the work and will create one or the other problem. Second time since I knew Marriage certificate has been issued and she will hand it over to me, I did not give her bribe even though she was demanding.