- I Paid A Bribe
- 14 years ago
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Was forced to pay bribe but recovered money with instant complaint
I paid full amount Rs. 11 from Santacruz to CST but wasn't asked which route, hence person at ticket counter defaulted to via Wadala. Without knowledge, I took Andheri to Dadar fast local and was planning to take Dadar to CST fast (which is the same fare i paid). TTE (Travelling ticket examiner) told me its invalid ticket, kept it with him and asked me to pay fine which was Rs.150 (or so). I didn't have more than Rs.100 and I told him that. He HARASSED me and made me give him Rs.100 as bribe. Furious and Humiliated, I went to Station Master AND HE REFUSED TO HELP SINCE I SUPPOSEDLY PAID BRIBE. I went to police and they helped me recover the money.(Note: They didn't report the complaint). I felt ashamed to be part of the corrupt system :(