| The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir recently trapped and arrested a Junior Building Inspector of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) for allegedly demanding and accepting Rs 10,000 bribe from a complainant in connection with construction activity in Srinagar.
For an ordinary citizen, dealing with government offices can often be a stressful experience. People approach public institutions for permissions, certificates, inspections and other essential services, and they have every right to expect these services to be delivered fairly and transparently.
When an official allegedly demands money for performing an official duty, it undermines the very foundation of public |