NE POLITICAL BUREAU
CHENNAI, MAR 21
In a decisive move to curb unaccounted money in the run-up to the General Election 2026 in Puducherry, the Income Tax Department’s Investigation Wing has activated a round-the-clock Control Room to track and act against illicit election expenditure across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Acting on directives from the Election Commission of India, the Directorate General of Income-tax (Investigation) has intensified surveillance to detect and seize unaccounted cash, jewellery, and other inducements meant to influence voters.
- EC cracks down on illicit election spending with real-time surveillance hub
- Public can report cash, jewellery, freebies via toll-free, email & WhatsApp
- Whistleblowers assured complete confidentiality as enforcement tightens
The newly established 24×7 Control Room enables citizens to report suspicious activities through multiple channels, ensuring swift response and strict enforcement during the election period.
Key Contact Details:
- Toll-Free: 1800-425-0026
- Email: pdy.electioncomplaints2026@
gmail.com - WhatsApp: 7598981438
Officials have urged the public to share credible information on the storage, possession, or movement of large amounts of cash, valuables, or distribution of freebies. “All informants’ identities will be kept strictly confidential,” the department assured, reinforcing trust and encouraging citizen participation in clean elections.
