The TII TN Chapter, would like to announce that their Anti-corruption Helpline Launch was inaugurated by one of India’s leading Social Activists, Swami Agnivesh on 29th Aug 2007 at a well attended gathering of people from all walks of life at the Stella Maris college. The Helpline  is operational from 1 September 2007. The Tel Nos. are : 64581444 and 42858557.

The Helpline  is a free service to the common man. It’s purpose is to assist people to get their legitimate work done in State and Central offices in the city and who may be facing difficulties due to demand or perceived demand for bribes.The Helpline  will operate through full time staff and volunteers. When a call is received, it will first be checked for genuineness and then reduced to writing. It will be then taken up directly with the concerned official. If necessary, it will be taken up with higher officials. And finally, if necessary, the RTI Act will be used. Complainants may contact the Helpline by Telephone, e-mail, letter or in person.

Those who wish to volunteer their services to the Helpline may contact TII TN.

The inaugural meeting was addressed by Dr. M. Anandakrishnan, Former Vice-Chancellor of the Anna University, Ms. R. Geetha, Social activist, Mr. K. Pandia Rajan, Managing Director, Ma Foi Consultants, Mr. S. M. Arasu, Vice President, Anti Corruption Movement, , Mr. N. Vittal, former Chief Central Vigilance Commissioner , Ya Seva, Social worker and Mr. L. M. Menezes, Convenor of TII-TN.