India

IT sets up toll free number, control room ahead of LS polls

Pioneer News Service

In a bid to ensure the integrity and fairness of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Income Tax Department, Delhi Government has taken proactive measures such as establishing a 24X7 Control Room at Civic Centre and at the same time issued a Toll-free Number where any person can report any suspicious movement or distribution of cash, bullion, and other valuables to influence the polls.

According to a statement from the Government, residents can contact the Toll-Free Number provided, and callers to the Control Room are not required to disclose any personal details, such as their name or other identifying information. The primary focus is on receiving credible and actionable information.

The contact details for the Control Room are as follows: Room No. 17, Ground Floor, C- Block, Civic Centre, New Delhi, or the Toll-free number 1800112300. Additionally, landline numbers 011-23232312/31/67/76 and a toll-free mobile number 9868168682 are available for communication.

The Control Room will remain operational throughout the entire period of the Model Code of Conduct in Delhi, starting from the announcement of General Elections 2024 until their conclusion in the city. It is emphasized that residents can contact the Toll-Free Number anonymously, without revealing personal details, as long as the information provided is credible and actionable.

“Residents can contact the Toll-Free Number anonymously, without disclosing personal details. The only requirement is that the information provided is credible and actionable. The Control Room will remain operational throughout the period of the Model Code of Conduct in Delhi, from the announcement of General Elections 2024 until their conclusion in the city,” it added.