- I Paid A Bribe
- 11 years ago
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Forced to pay bribe to Marrige Registrar in Mandya, Karnataka
- Stamps and Registration
- Marriage Certificate
- Paid INR 2,500
I stay in Bangalore (originally from Jharkhand, but staying in Bangalore since 6 years) but as my wife's native is Mandya, the marriage was arranged in Mandya, Karnataka. We went to get the Marriage Certificate from Sub-Registrar office, Mandya after one year or our marriage. We carried all the documents required for getting the Marriage Certificate. However, when we met the "Registrar of Marriage" officer (Mr M. Basavanna), he started making illogical arguments like how can a Jharkhand boy marry Mandya girl and get certificate from Mandya. I was wondering how can a Marriage registrar give such an illogical arguments. In answer when I gave logical arguments to him, he deviated the topic and started some arguments on Address proof. One of the office boys (agent) told me that he would talk to the Registrar. Later the office boy came and told me that I would need to pay Rs 2500, if I want to do the registration on that day. I was not ready to pay the money to the officer, however, my parent in laws suggested to give the money, otherwise, I would be made to come to Registrar office multiple times and those people would unnecessary create trouble and delay the process. I stayed in Bangalore and was in urgent need to process my marriage certificate as I needed that document to process my Visa. So, lastly I agreed to pay the bribe amount of Rs 2500.
Please take action against the corrupt people like "Mr M. Basavanna", as these kind of people are spoiling our nation. We people pay tax and still not get basic services from the government. Corrupt people like these who take away the basic rights of the common people and spoil the nation should be put inside bar.