Andhra Pradesh launched ‘14400 app’ to report corrupt officials
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the ‘14400’ app. Through the app, developed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), people can lodge corruption-related complaints against officials in the State. This app also aims to ensure fool-proof evidence to present before the court. A complaint can be filed through a toll-free number 14400.
How does the app work?
Earlier, people could file a complaint via the toll-free number, 14400, but they were less likely to submit evidence with it. Hence, the ACB would not be able to solve cases due to lack of substantial evidence to probe the matter.
The ACB 14400 app can be downloaded from the Google play store. An OTP will be to the mobile number through which registration is being done, and once registered, the app will be ready to use. This app has two key features:
- One is to live record audio, photo, or video and lodge a complaint instantly.
- A citizen can capture photograph, record audio/video relating to corruption in “Live Status” and submit the complaint directly.
After a complaint is lodged, a reference number will be sent to the registered mobile number. The IOS version of this app will soon be launched. Any person who has been asked for a bribe from any government official including the RDO office, collector office, Mandal level office, sub-registrar office, police station, etc, must download this app and record the conversation following which it would reach the ACB. The ACB has been directed to report to the Chief Minister’s office.