A social media post by a Karnataka resident has reignited concerns over persistent corruption in state offices, after he revealed that his father allegedly paid ₹3 lakh in bribery for a property registration—yet the work remains incomplete even after three months.

The post, shared by user Madhav Reddy on platform X, stated:
“My father paid ₹3 lakh to the Tahsildar and ₹10,000 to a computer operator to register 14 cents of land. It’s been three months, and the file hasn’t moved.”

The message quickly resonated with citizens, many of whom responded with their own experiences. One user described spending ₹35,000 for registration, ₹25,000 for RTC record updates, and ₹8,000 for survey work, yet still awaiting boundary marking, which was expected to cost another ₹5,000.

Another individual shared that they were asked to pay separate sums for E-Khata, building approval, electricity, and water connections, commenting:
“There’s no accountability. Everyone from peons to clerks seems involved.”

These revelations come amid heightened scrutiny of Karnataka’s administrative system. Recently, Congress MLA and Chief Minister’s adviser Basavaraj Rayareddy remarked at a meeting in Koppal:
“No matter who holds power, corruption continues. Karnataka ranks first in graft.”

His statement has fueled the ongoing debate on governance and integrity, while opposition leaders demand stronger anti-corruption measures.

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