The Times of India

Tamil Nadu government now accepts bribe reports via WhatsApp message to a dedicated number. Anti-bribery notice boards will be prominently displayed in all government offices statewide. Officials are instructed to ensure these notices are scrupulously displayed for public awareness. The Chief Minister expressed distress over continued corruption reports among some officials. Inspection teams will verify compliance, and departments must submit reports on implementation.

An interim panel has been appointed to lead the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Retired IAS officer K Phanindra Reddy will serve as the new chairperson. The state government has superseded the authority for six months. This action was taken as the authority could not discharge its statutory functions. The new panel will perform duties until the authority is reconstituted.

Chief secretary M Sai Kumar on Tuesday sent a circular instructing all govt department heads and collectors to ensure anti-bribery notice boards are displayed prominently in all govt offices and public places across the state.

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