A board in front of many government offices reads, "Taking Bribe and giving bribe are punishable acts." Those who hell bent on getting things done such boards are not an issue. In some cases there will be middlemen.

One of the duties of the Vigilance is to ensure that those who take bribe get the punishment prescribed by law, and their action will be based on strong complaints.
But the number of Vigilance cases has come down due to the presence of black sheep in the Vigilance department.
In some government offices, which are notorious for bribery, information will reach the offices even before vigilance arrives, and they will have to return without finding a single evidence material.

A farmer approached the panchayat office for a building number and a certificate of ownership to get an electric motor connection in his cardamom garden in Kumily, Idukki. The panchayat clerk who demanded a bribe of Rs. 15000 There will be many here like this panchayat official who demanded payment for the service for which there is already a fixed fee. There are some government offices that people have to rely on in some instances of their life.
Revenue Offices, Local Bodies, RT Offices and Registration Offices are included in this category. Certificates from the offices concerned will be necessary to apply for various government benefits. Although many services are now easily accessible online, many other services will have to be accessed directly. This is why the curse of the epidemic called bribery persists. In the past, it would have been big news if a clerk in any government office had been caught red-handed taking Rs 15000. There were also those who lost their jobs because of bribery.
It was because of dissatisfaction and greed that many people stretched out their hands for bribe in front of those who came with an application. But the old situation has changed. The government pays any category of employee enough salary to live happily. There is also a pay revision every five years. Under the circumstances, an amendment to the law is needed to remove some people from service if they are willing to accept bribes for service. Even if a bribery case is caught with evidence, it is usually limited to suspension or a light sentence. No matter how serious the case, he will be saved or protected by the Union in which he or she is a member.
This is how cases of bribery and illegal activities increases in government offices. Service organizations must decide that bribe-takers have no place in the organization. If that is the case, there is no doubt that this social catastrophe will come to a positive end.

An official of Kumily panchayath demanded a bribe of Rs 15,000 to give a number to the motor shed. Five thousand rupees was received as the advance. While collecting the remaining 10,000 rupees, the vigilance officers arrived and arrested in a planned operation.
According to the report, the accused spilled the beans, saying he was not the lone recipient of the bribe and that a share also went to others including the secretary. It can be right or wrong. He was caught anyway. But the anomaly still prevails in the panchayat office.

The Right to Service Charter has been put at most government offices as part of efforts to improve governance. It is guaranteed that the specific service will be available within a few days and if not, the reason will be informed. If this is done correctly, the efficiency of government offices will double. There is no charge for services. The superiors of each department should guide their subordinates in the right direction. People also have a huge responsibility in curbing the menace called bribery. Make a firm decision not to pay bribes even if you are demanded of it. The centers concerned should be informed. Only then can the culprits be brought to justice.