Cant pay 500 bribe, wont get Old age pension, says official, alleges villager...

Raju Akela from Semaria block in Chatra district of Jharkhand is telling us that according to his calculation around 30% eligible people are getting old age pension. Lately Govt had collected photographs of all old people and old age pension was promised but the local officials tell him that higher officers demand Rs 500 bribe for each application so those can not pay will not get pension. For more Raju Ji can be reached at 09693356601

Posted on: May 03, 2013. Tags: Raju Akela

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