Income Tax Department in Pune Takes Action to Curb Misuse of Money Power During Elections

Sumit Singh & Tikam Shekhawat

Pune, 19th March 2024: With the commencement of the Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 across India, the Income Tax Department in Pune has proactively established a dedicated control room to monitor and prevent the misuse of money power during the electoral process. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, this control room aims to uphold the integrity of the elections.

Citizens are encouraged to report any instances of potential misuse of money power by utilizing various channels of communication provided by the department. They can lodge complaints or share information through phone calls, WhatsApp messages, or emails.

For the districts of Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Pune, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Sindhudurg, and Kolhapur, the following contact details can be used to reach out to the control room:

– Toll-Free Number: 1800-233-0353
– Toll-Free Number: 1800-233-0354
– WhatsApp Number: 9420244984
– Email ID: [email protected]
– Control Room Address: Room no. 829, 8th Floor, Aayakar Sadan, Bodhi Tower, Salisbury Park, Gultekdi, Pune 411037.

This initiative is crucial in enabling the Income Tax Department to effectively monitor and combat the misuse of black money during the forthcoming Lok Sabha General Elections, thereby ensuring the fairness and transparency of the electoral process.