The byelection in East constituency was warranted by the death of Congress's E. Thirumahan Evera. The bypoll will begin on January 31, and polling will be held on February 27. Public can lodge complaints about the violations by calling 180042594890. The byelection authorities have deputed staff from other departments to man the control room at the erode Corporation's central office. Any violation of the election model code of conduct can be reported to the control room. The complaints will be probed and due action will be taken. Commissioner K. Sivakumar is the returning officer of the constituency.
