Corruption is a serious issue that can have far-reaching consequences on society. When those in positions of authority abuse their power, it can lead to a breakdown of trust in government institutions and undermine the rule of law. Unfortunately, instances of corruption are all too common in many parts of the world, and India is no exception. In this article, we will explore some of the most egregious examples of corruption in India's bureaucracy.
One of the most common forms of corruption in India is the demand for bribes by government officials to expedite legal cases. This practice is especially prevalent in the Collector's Office, where officials are known to demand money from people to speed up appeal cases. This not only undermines the judicial process but also puts undue financial pressure on people who may already be struggling to make ends meet.
Another example of corruption in India's bureaucracy is the collusion between competent authorities and builders. In some cases, builders have been able to convert commercially used huts into residential units without applying for the necessary permits. This allows them to avoid paying taxes and other fees that would be required for residential properties. In many cases, competent authorities are aware of these illegal conversions but choose to turn a blind eye in exchange for bribes or other incentives.
Changing annexure II without the knowledge of the applicant is another example of corruption. Annexure II is a critical document that contains information about the property's ownership and other important details. If this document is tampered with, it can lead to legal disputes and financial losses for the property owner.
Another alarming trend is the filing of cases on behalf of applicants without their knowledge or consent. In some cases, corrupt officials have even gone as far as forging signatures to file cases without the applicant's authorization. This is a clear violation of the applicant's rights and is illegal.
It is also observed that the society/committee members of society give false evidence or act as witnesses of place within the SRA Scheme but a physical survey is done of address that is outside the SRA Scheme or around borders of other SRA Scheme adjacent to the SRA Scheme Land.
It is also observed that fake/back-dated sale agreements or caretaker agreements are in the names of new transferees using unused or rejected slum dwellers' serial numbers under Annexure II. Generally, such protected slum dwellers have already received SRA Home against another SRA Scheme adjacent to the present SRA Scheme and allow such previous Slum-Dwellers to take new connections and retain the previous consumer number with or without knowledge of the previous slum-dweller so that the same consumer numbers of electricity can be used by the Builder for new residential SRA Home under new SRA Scheme.
Some arguments for corrupt practice are as below:-
1. To take this post I have paid a huge amount so need to recover the same
2. I am saving you time by not asking you to come again and again and harassing you for new documents.
3. The hard work I am doing needs to be compensated.
4. Getting justice is costly and if you were vigilant then you would have managed the competent authority and would not land here in trouble.
5. I have to take care of the concerns of Competent authority as he has purposely done so as he wanted to do a favour to someone for personal gain or an illicit relationship he has with an ineligible slum dweller's wife.
6. If you do not agree here then you will fall into the trap of Builders and Competent Authority whose sole intent is to make huge illicit gains by looting the government and existing slum dwellers' rights.
Is corruption in the blood of Indians and they want to recover it at the cost of genuine slum dwellers. If the corruption practice was made legal by giving incentives for expediting the work, would this help in closing all corrupt practices and delay tactics played during appeals or liaising with govt offices.
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