AAO Draft 120: You are a resident of Dispur, Guwahati. During a recent visit to a government office to get an official document, you were asked to pay a bribe to expedite the process. Write a memo to the Vigilance Officer of the concerned department, reporting the incident and requesting strict action against the corrupt officials.

Memo
From: A Concerned Resident, Dispur, Guwahati
To: The Vigilance Officer, [Name of the Department]
Subject: Complaint Regarding Bribe Demanded by Government Official

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am a resident of Dispur, Guwahati, and I wish to formally report an incident of corruption that I recently experienced at your office. On [mention the date], I visited [name of the government office] to obtain [mention the specific document or service, e.g., a property registration certificate, a birth certificate, etc.]. However, during the process, one of the officials [mention their name/position, if known] demanded a bribe to expedite the issuance of the document.

As a law-abiding citizen, I was deeply disturbed by this unethical behavior. It not only undermines public trust in government institutions but also discourages honest citizens from seeking rightful services. I firmly believe that prompt and strict action must be taken against such corrupt practices.

I kindly request you to investigate this matter thoroughly and take the necessary steps to hold the concerned official accountable. Additionally, I urge you to strengthen anti-corruption measures within the department to prevent such incidents in the future.

Please let me know if any further information or assistance is required from my side.

Thank you for your attention to this serious issue.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Details]
Resident, Dispur, Guwahati