Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 24 (IANS) Following the statewide rollout of QR code-based billing in all retail liquor outlets, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has directed its staff to increase digital transactions — setting targets of 40 per cent in urban areas and 25 per cent in rural outlets. The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 17 (IANS) In a strong oral observation, the Madras High Court on Tuesday questioned the powers exercised by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, stating that while the law is evolving, “it is actually the ED officials who are evolving day … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not afraid of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and emphasised that the party would confront any legal challenges head-on. Speaking to reporters in Pudukkottai, Udhayanidhi, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP has sharpened its attack on the ruling DMK over the alleged multi-crore TASMAC scam, asserting that justice must prevail despite the Supreme Court’s recent observations on the Enforcement Directorate’s conduct. BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad emphasised that the apex court had raised concerns about … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 22 (IANS) The DMK on Thursday celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) probe into the alleged TASMAC scam, calling it a major vindication of the party’s position. Speaking to reporters at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, party organising secretary R. S. Bharathi said, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering probe into Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, expressing strong disapproval of what it described as overreach by the central agency. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national co-incharge for Tamil Nadu, P. Sudhakar Reddy, on Tuesday criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for maintaining what he termed a “troubling silence” over the alleged TASMAC scandal that has sparked public outrage. In a strongly worded statement, Reddy questioned the Chief … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Excise Minister S. Muthusamy on Saturday accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of harassing state government officials under the pretext of investigating an alleged scam in the state-run liquor retailer TASMAC, and violating procedures laid down by the Supreme Court. In a strongly worded statement, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) Managing Director S. Visakan at its Nungambakkam office, a day after conducting extensive searches at his residence and other premises in connection with the alleged liquor scam. Visakan, a senior IAS officer, was … Read more