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by pkphilip 1331 days ago
Bribes are required for each of the following for any store/shop/market:

* Trade license (renewable each year)

* Shops and establishment license Weights and measures calibration (needs to be done each year)

* To get electrical connection or to get additional capacity (Rs.100,000/KW in Bengaluru)

* Export / Import - at the ports to various officials no matter how clear your papers are

* Police clearance (for restaurants)

* Health inspector (from time to time)

* Food and Safety license (needs to be renewed periodically) Labour inspector etc

* Periodic visits from panchayat/municpality/police etc where they will demand money or take stuff for free or at huge discounts

India is a cesspit of corruption