Virudhunagar DVAC unit invites complaints from public on bribery in government offices
The Virudhunagar district police have launched an initiative to combat bribery by inviting public complaints against government officials. The department has provided multiple contact channels and guaranteed confidentiality for whistleblowers.
Why it matters
This reflects local government efforts to improve transparency and reduce corruption in public service delivery.
The new Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), of Virudhunagar district, M. Ramachandran, has sought complaints from members of the public regarding demands for bribes by officials and employees in various State government offices.
In a statement, Mr. Ramachandran said that people can contact him at 94982-15697 and alert him about irregularities in government offices.
They can also complain about government officials demanding bribes in cash or kind, directly or indirectly through middlemen.
People can lodge a complaint in person by visiting the DVAC office located behind the Old District Collector’s Office or by phone at 94981-06118, 83000-36678, or 04562-252678.
The DSP said that the identity of the complainant would be kept confidential.
The DSP added that besides taking suitable action on complaints of bribery, the DVAC office would also take steps to resolve the issues for which government employees were approached, within the legal framework.
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