Raju Korti
I have often wondered whether extortion falls in the definition, bracket or purview of business. There are two reasons I dare say this. Academically speaking, business is an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial or professional activities. Extortion acquires the flavour of business with the use of force. On a realistic note, extortion is now a thriving and profitable business that has outgrown the stature of MSME. And when it puts someone in the governance under a cloud, you would be excused if you believe that it can flourish better under state patronage.
Unlike other businesses, extortion doesn't need any financial investment. All one needs is authority (optional), a threat and a telephone. Money is just a phone call away. Your business acumen lies in thinking big and tapping the right sources. You don't have to pay the henchmen your hire. They can be paid from the same gross revenue.
Portfolios can be given to the henchmen. Extortion in-charge of this, Extortion in-charge of that.... The sky is the limit. You play in crores but counting is no problem. What are note counting machines for? They aren't meant for only banks. Portable as they are, you can carry them with you. They make money portability easy too.
The business of extortion is by no means a "वर्गणी" which is a share, division, portion or proportion (of an individual out of a number or a quantity) or a subscription or contribution. Let us not lower the dignity of extortion by appending "वर्गणी" to it. Simple to understand if you know what divides compulsory with optional. Extortion is not for the weak-hearted. So "वसूली " is more fitting and concentrated than the dilute "वर्गणी".
As for me, I am thinking how to raise money for manufacturing note counting machines. That is a good ancillary industry. I can at least boast in my present penurious condition that मेरे पास नोट छापने की मशीन है!
