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Corrupt Indians have also been witnessed sending their black money into their Swiss
bank accounts. Politicians, industrialists, government officials, property dealers and
contractors are accused of being highly corrupt.
Current scenario
In today’s scenario, if a person is looking for a government job or admission in any
institute without satisfying the educational qualifications, offering bribe works quite
well. There are ample food suppliers using false weighing machines and tactics to
cheat the customers. Tax officers charge money illegally though the houses and
buildings are strictly constructed under the government’s law. The trucking industry
has to pay a lot of bribe on highways. People offer bribe to the government officials
to get their complex tasks completed in a short time span. In fact, 60% of the people
getting driving license from the agents get their licenses without attempting the exam.
Corruption is spread everywhere from private sectors to public sectors. From tiny
shopkeepers to reputed industrialists, everyone is in urge to cheat the customers
through such tactics. Officials and workers at higher designations use their power to
bribe people and contribute in increasing corruption.
Ways to control corruption in India
Though corruption is a social stigma that can be eliminated gradually, collective
attempts can help in speeding the process. By identifying the major factors
contributing in corruption and implementing correct solutions, it is possible to control
and then fight corruption in India. Some of the ways to control corruption are:
Everyone unaware about any tax payments or governmental process should learn
about the Right to Information Act. This act will give you all the information you need
to understand about the tax payments, the charges of government processes and a
lot more. People can get in touch with the Public Information Officer for receiving
information.
Being a responsible citizen of India, people should report if anyone asks for bribe.
There are several places where you can report the case. Central Vigilance
Commission CVC is a point of contact for citizens to complain about corruption.
People can file their complaints and get quick response.
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