I-T Pens Control Room To Check Unaccounted Cash, Freebies Ahead Of Karnataka Assembly Election

The Income Tax Department has opened a control room to check unaccounted cash and freebies in poll-bound Karnataka. The control room will function 24/7 till the election ends.?
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The move comes following the Election Commission's direction to keep a strict vigil over the movement of cash, bullion, jewellery, and other valuables, which could be used to vitiate the conduct of the election.?
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"The Income Tax Department has opened a control room which is functioning 24X7 till the date of polling, exclusively for upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election- 2023," the I-T said in a statement on Thursday.
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It added that complaints regarding the distribution of cash, freebies, or any inducement by any person or parties can be shared with the department by contacting through phone or e-mail.
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Assuring people that they would keep the information of the person confidential, the department requested the public to make use of this facility and share genuine information.?
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Besides, the Toll-Free Number is 1800-425-2115, people can call 080-22861126, 8277422825 8277413614, or send details by fax at 080-22866916, the department said.
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People can also mail to the [email protected], the statement read.