A Mumbai man describes difficulties in buying a flat in the city, alleging that the current system pressures buyers to pay “black money” to close deals. According to the account reported by NDTV, the buyer says that to secure a property, he faces demands totaling around Rs 80 lakh paid outside official channels. He characterizes the situation as one in which being transparent or compliant does not help and instead leads to penalties or delays during the purchase process. The man’s comments focus on practical obstacles in completing property transactions, including the expectation that part of the payment may be routed through unofficial arrangements. NDTV presents his perspective as an example of how home purchasing in Mumbai can involve negotiation pressures beyond standard documentation and stated prices. The report does not indicate that the allegations are formally proven or adjudicated, but it outlines the buyer’s claim about how honesty is treated during property negotiations and transfers.