- I Paid A Bribe
- 14 years ago
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Converting Commercial Tariff to Domestic.
I just renovated my house. Spent about a Lakh and a half. Got to know that my electricity was running on Commercial charges. Went to Office to have it changed.
First the respective authority is not in his seat/place during office timing.
Waited 2 hrs daily for about six days.
Frustrated and could not handle this anymore. Thought of asking some one who knows these officials so that the work can be done.
Was about to leave and luckily an official came to me and asked about the issue. explained him the entire scenario. Told me to pay a sum of 1000 for him and 1500 for his boss.
Will get it done in 4 days.
Had to pay - What can i do...Do you want me to go and complain, hold boards and hoardings. Helpless. Had to pay and now it is converted.
What i cant understand is; I'm ok to pay bribe, if the authority needs to do some thing unofficial or unethical. Why the **********should i pay him bribe for doing his duty....
Now I have to change the connection to my Name, since it's in my fathers name. Dad is no more. I asked him the procedure and he said it is going to cost more. Do u want me to record this conversation and post it... Can some one take action. It is an open Q? to the Government of India....
Nothing will change in our country sir.... But still a step is a leap for mankind... having that in mind, i' have written my *******