I am from Hyderabad, Telangana. I have raised the complaint in Sangareddy Registrar's office(see below about complaint) about one of his colleague's bribe matters. The department initiated an inquiry Now the guy who took a bribe, connected with me via Our Apartment Gated Community president for a withdrawal request. They are asking me to send a mail to the Department stating that withdrawing the complaint. So I need advice from you legal experts if I withdraw, Is there going to be any complication from that guy like after withdrawal he says I am defamed so some counter from him on me etc.. What kind of assurance do I have to take from him to before withdrawl? any risk if i withdrawl.how i have to proceed here See below the mail complaint that i sent to the department Based on this mail they started inquiry Dear Sir/Madam, To register our apartment under the Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies Telangana Act of 1995, our committee members informed us that they paid Rs. 70,000 to Mr. xyza, the Sub-Registrar in Sangareddy, Telangana, for the registration process. We kindly request an investigation into this matter to ascertain why Mr. xyza accepted this payment for the association's registration. Furthermore, it has come to our attention that the Registrar approved the bylaws document, stating that a General Body Meeting (GBM) was held on March 31, 2023. However, no such GBM took place on that date. It appears that the payment made by the committee may have influenced the approval of the bylaws without the actual AGM meeting held on March 31, 2023. Registration Number:Reg No:TS/SRD/MACS/2023-13/FOW&M We kindly request a thorough review and inquiry into these discrepancies to ensure transparency and adherence to legal procedures in the registration process.
Once you have filed a complaint you shouldn't take it back otherwise it would mean that you took it under pressure. He will not do anything as he'll want to just get away with it ie the employee.
Therefore it totally depends upon you whether you take back the complaint or not.
Let the accused employee approach you in person and request you to withdraw the complaint in writing by apologizing himself for this act.
You keep that letter with you and then you can withdraw your complaint so that in case he is filing a defamation case, you can produce this letter as an evidence
Office bearers of society and sub registrar can file case of defamation against you for having maligned their reputation
ask office bearers of society and sub registrar to give in writing that they will not take any legal proceedings against you if you with draw the complaint
Your withdrawal of complaint would invite several complications.
If you want to withdraw a corruption complaint that you have filed with the Registrar’s office, you may have to follow these steps:
However, before you decide to withdraw your corruption complaint, you should also consider some factors, such as:
Withdrawal will not have any issues but if any action has been taken against that officer then he may file defamation. Secondly you may be asked a reason for withdrawal which you may have to give
Thanks to all of you for your responses. I have contacted one of the Local (hyd) based out lawyer What he suggested that in withdraw mail response asked me put this way. " As requested by Mr. Xyza (the guy who took bribe) and Office bearers of society,i am withdrawing my complaint" So could you please kindly guide me will the above sentence will help me to out of risk ?(or) do i have to take written stmt from them that they won't go for any legal action.? :
There is no letter from office bearers nor the bribe taker to withdraw complaint
the advice given by lawyer does not safeguard you
How can you take back a complaint on the basis of a suggestion made by the person who is accused of corruption!! He along with you both would be implicated. Just withdraw the complaint without giving any reasons.
Yes you can put the sand but also have a mou with that person stating he will not proceed with any civil or criminal prosecution against you as he has himself requested to withdraw the complaint on humatarian grounds
Dear Client
Consult a Local Lawyer: You've already contacted a local lawyer, which is a good step. Continue working closely with your lawyer throughout this process, as they will be able to provide you with the most relevant advice and guidance based on the specific laws and regulations in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Withdrawal Statement: The statement you mentioned, "As requested by Mr. Xyza and Office bearers of the society, I am withdrawing my complaint," could be seen as a formal withdrawal of your complaint. However, it is essential to consult your lawyer to ensure that the wording is legally sound and will protect your interests.
Consultation with the Accused: It's crucial to consult with your lawyer on the terms of withdrawal with Mr. Xyza. You may want to consider requesting a written agreement or an affidavit from Mr. Xyza stating that he will not pursue any legal action against you for defamation or any other claims after the withdrawal of the complaint. This can help protect your interests.
Document Everything: Keep records of all communications, including emails, letters, or any agreements related to the withdrawal. These records can be important if any issues arise in the future.
Risks of Withdrawing: When you withdraw your complaint, there is a potential risk that Mr. Xyza or others involved may pursue legal action against you, such as defamation or false accusations. To mitigate these risks, consult with your lawyer to ensure that the withdrawal process is legally sound.
Follow Legal Advice: Ultimately, you should follow the legal advice provided by your lawyer. They will guide you on the best course of action to minimize risks and protect your interests.
Firstly the suggested withdrawal of your complaint will put you into trouble in future if the accused/respondent is contemplating a defamation case against you.
As per your local advocate you may obtain a request in writing from the office bearer of the society and secure it properly after which you can withdraw the complaint stating that since the office bearer had realised his mistake and apologised with a request to withdraw the complaint, you are withdrawing the same.
This will protect your future interest
Yes, there may be implication.