"Report Govt. officials who take bribes through Whatsapp:" District Collector
Coimbatore: District Collector G S Sameeran introduced a special WhatsApp number in Coimbatore as a measure to help the public report any bribe demand from the Government and various department officials.
Public have applauded the move where officials can be hauled based on just a Whatsapp message from the public. The District Collector announced the WhatsApp number 9597787550 for public in Coimbatore district to inform any bribery related complaints.
In a press release issued in this regard, the District Collector G S Sameeran said, "All Government department offices in Coimbatore district should have a sign saying "Accepting and giving bribes are a crime" for public viewing and awareness. The Assistant Superintendent of Police should have a board with the address of the Anti-Corruption and Surveillance Office and a cell phone number, so that complaints of bribery can be reported either in person or by cell phone.
Complaints can also be made to The Director, Anti-Corruption and Surveillance Department, No. 293, MKN Road, Alandu, Chennai-16. Phone No: 044-24615989, 044-24615929, 044-24615949; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption and Surveillance Department, No-4, 1st Street, Ramasamy Nagar, Near Fire Department Office, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore-30, Tel: 0422-2449500 . Apart from the above offices, 95977 87550 is one number for public to lodge bribery related complaints in Coimbatore. A dedicated WhatsApp number has also been introduced. This also allows the public to lodge bribery complaints," he added.
Coimbatore District Collector Sameeran's action has reportedly caused a stir among Government officials and lauded by the public.
Public have applauded the move where officials can be hauled based on just a Whatsapp message from the public. The District Collector announced the WhatsApp number 9597787550 for public in Coimbatore district to inform any bribery related complaints.
In a press release issued in this regard, the District Collector G S Sameeran said, "All Government department offices in Coimbatore district should have a sign saying "Accepting and giving bribes are a crime" for public viewing and awareness. The Assistant Superintendent of Police should have a board with the address of the Anti-Corruption and Surveillance Office and a cell phone number, so that complaints of bribery can be reported either in person or by cell phone.
Complaints can also be made to The Director, Anti-Corruption and Surveillance Department, No. 293, MKN Road, Alandu, Chennai-16. Phone No: 044-24615989, 044-24615929, 044-24615949; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption and Surveillance Department, No-4, 1st Street, Ramasamy Nagar, Near Fire Department Office, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore-30, Tel: 0422-2449500 . Apart from the above offices, 95977 87550 is one number for public to lodge bribery related complaints in Coimbatore. A dedicated WhatsApp number has also been introduced. This also allows the public to lodge bribery complaints," he added.
Coimbatore District Collector Sameeran's action has reportedly caused a stir among Government officials and lauded by the public.