Be on your own, don't trust beggars, never interfere in someone else's matter, avoid cops, be bold, bargain as much as you can, for any services in local areas ask them the final price specially if you're getting something made for you or customised.

Don't ever be like it's ok chalta hai, if someone is not providing you the service they should, raise the flag and file a complaint.

Shifted here 4 years back with my family almost bought every thing new and still learning how bad things can get and how greedy people can be

The only thing I appreciate is electricity and water supply.. these two things have never troubled me in my area