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Assam: Income Tax Department Deploys Monitoring Teams for Lok Sabha Election
Northeast Desk, 5th March: In light of the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024, the Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department, North East Region, has taken proactive measures to combat the use of black money in the election process.
To ensure free, fair, and transparent elections, the department has deployed Monitoring Teams in various forms across the state of Assam. These teams include a 24×7 Control Room cum Complaint Monitoring Cell in the state capital, Rapid Action Team (RAT), District Monitoring Teams in each district, and Air Intelligence Units (AIU) in all airports of the state.
The primary objective of these Monitoring Teams is to monitor and capture the movement of unaccounted cash and its potential role in influencing the election process. This initiative aligns with the guidelines and mandates issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
In the event of any complaint or information regarding cash or other items suspected to be used for bribing voters, individuals are encouraged to contact the Control Room through a toll-free number or WhatsApp. Additionally, any information related to the storage, possession, or movement of large amounts of cash or valuables can be reported to the Control Room cum Complaint Monitoring Cell established for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Assam.
Complaints or information can be shared via the toll-free number 1800 345 3596 or through WhatsApp at 9531460373. These channels serve as crucial avenues for citizens to contribute to the maintenance of electoral integrity and accountability during the electoral process.
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