This post is in continuation of my This is India ! series (see here)
Here is a real life exchange
Friend:How much is the fare?
Auto Rickshaw Driver:50 Rs
Friend:What !This is hardly any distance.Take 20 Rs
Auto Rickshaw Driver:No
Friend:Ok-take 30 Rs
Auto Rickshaw Driver:Boss, I am a Crorepati.Have sold my land and got Crores from the Govt.I am driving this auto for timepass.If you want, I will drop you for free !
Apparently,lots of auto drivers in Navi Mumbai were local villagers who got Crores in compensation when their land was acquired.
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