K. Sreedhar Rao, J.—The accused is convicted for an offence under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1908 (sic 1988).

2. The case of the prosecution that P.W.1 was working as extra- departmental male carrier working on a consolidated salary. Accused was working as Sub-Divisional Inspector of Post Offices, K.G.F. On 11.2.1992 the accused told P.W.1 that the department is contemplating to terminate his service. In that connection stated that if he is paid Rs. 100/- towards bus charge he would go and see that he is retained in service. On 20.2.1992 the accused tells P.W.1 that he has to pay Rs. 10,000/- for his continuation and confirmation of the service. P.W.1 states that he is paid consolidated wages of Rs. 650/- and he is not in a position to pay heavy sum of Rs. 10,000/-. The accused agrees to do favour on payment of Rs. 5,000/- and gives him time to pay the amount in two installments.

3. P.W.1 feels offended by the unlawful demand gives complaint to P.W.11 as per Ex.P.13. The same is registered as FIR. P.W.1 an employee of Canara Bank is secured to act as pancha for the trap. First installment of bait money marked at M.O.1 is sme