Election Control room inspected
The Hindu
24/7 election control room in Krishnagiri for lodging complaints, with toll-free numbers and swift action promised by authorities.
A round-the-clock control room for elections has come into operation here. The public may lodge election-related complaints on the control room’s toll-free number 1800 425 7076 or 04343-230121; 04343- 230124; 04343-230126; 04343-230126 or 1950 (toll free).
The control room will function for 24 hours, with three teams headed by a nodal officer/PA to Collector (Development); and comprising of three deputy tahsildars and 6 other members at the level of assistants.
Public complaints of candidate violations or other violations vis-à-vis elections may be transmitted to the Control room, from where the information will be relayed to Static Surveillance teams in the respective assembly constituencies. The complaint will be verified and acted upon for further disciplinary action, according to Collector and District Election Officer K.M.Sarayu.
The public may also lodge complains on the Cvigil app of violations of the model code of conduct.