To keep a check on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Thursday launched a toll-free helpline number and a website where people can register their complaints against irregularities in the government offices.
The toll free number — 1800-1800-1000 — and the website — www.vigilancebureaupunjab.org — have been made functional as a complaint panel, said the Bureau spokesperson.
He said that complaints against government employees would be taken on priority and officials found indulging in corrupt practices and misusing official powers will be dealt with seriously.
In a step to keep all ongoing projects under public scrutiny, it has been decided that the Public Works Department (PWD) or construction agency would display the helpline number along with website so that people could report any irregularity in the project noticed by them.
Earlier, PWD authorities used to mention only details regarding the name of the ongoing project, cost incurred and the date of execution and finally the date of completion on project display board, he said.