- I Paid A Bribe
- 13 years ago
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Payment for excess tax return cheque renewal
- Income Tax
- Income Tax Refund
- Paid INR 500
IT Dept had thankfully sent me a cheque for approx Rs10000/- as I had paid excess tax (TDS). Unfortunately, cheque was issued long back, but when it came by registered post, there was hardly a week time for cheque expiry. I was unwell and on bed-rest and supposed to vacate the rented flat by end of June08.
So, I thought I lost my money but my Bank advised its a common thing and asked me visit Noida IT department for renewing the cheque or re-issue of cheque. When I visited IT department they simply informed that process would take more than a month and I need to submit and application for that. When I requested them to allow me to speak with seniors, they allowed me (this was also a surprise), it seemed they understood my requirement, senior official in their department advised me that he will get the job done by authorised signatory and I can collect the renewed cheque subsequently during second half of the day. Later after about two hours, they asked me to submit 1000 Rupees in drawer for cheque renewal charges. I agreed but asked them if they can provide an invoice/receipt for which they denied. My cheque was renewed but they were simply not ready to handover, office closure time was approaching. I had to vacate the house next day, I didn't had any cash in my hand, I requested them I badly needed money and paying 10% of total amount is too much.. they said make it 5% and settle it asap. I had to contact my home, arranged Rs 500/- which they asked me to drop in drawer and they issued me cheque, which was same cheque with a stamp for renewal and authorised by IT department head. It was really painful for me to succumb to bribe pressure at the same time, my tight financial situation was also bad, so I agreed to opinion of paying Rs 500/- for getting my Rs 10000/- cheque back.