Back in March the ED claimed it found “multiple irregularities” in the operations of TASMAC, i.e., the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, which has a monopoly over liqour trade in the state
The Supreme Court on Thursday rebuked the Enforcement Directorate for “crossing all limits” and violating the concept of federal governance, referring to raids – on March 14 and May 16 – of state-run liquor shops in Tamil Nadu. An irked court directed the federal agency to stand down for now.
The ED”s raids were over allegations of corruption in the transport of liquor, grant of bar licences, and unaccounted cash generated by siphoning funds in collusion with bottle-making firms and distilleries.
A bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai told the ED, “You may register cases against individuals… but corporations? Your ED is passing all limits! Issue notice, returnable after vacation.”
“Meanwhile, stay granted of further proceedings…” the Chief Justice said.
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