It was 2nd October, 2011. All media channels were celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and debates were going on corruption issue; as Anna had just finished his hunger strike against Government for Jan Lokpal just a month ago.
I had applied for the Passport in the 1st week of September and the passport application had arrived at the local police station of my area to verify whether there are any criminal cases against me or not.
As it was holiday at office, I had taken a chance to finish all the formalities at Police station. In excitement for passport, I got ready early and dressed up well.
I reached the police station at 10:00 AM. An elderly couple was at the desk for verification. After completing all the formalities, they gave Rs. 500 (bribe) under the table to the officer so that their form can be easily cleared. I was watching the complete scene from a little distance and was thinking about how I should react if I am asked a bribe. I have already taken all the original documents with 2 copies, enough to prove that I am resident of India and I have no criminal records in entire life.
Now my turn... They reviewed all the documents. It was almost completed and officer is about to sign verification documents and........
