Madras High Court Temporarily Halts ED Probe into TASMAC Corruption Allegations

The Tamil Nadu government challenges the ED's actions, citing federalism violations and employee harassment, as the court demands documentation justifying the investigation.

• The Madras High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to pause its investigation into alleged ₹1,000 crore irregularities in TASMAC's operations.
• The court has ordered the ED to submit documentation, including the FIR and Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), by March 24, ahead of the next hearing on March 25.
• The Tamil Nadu government and TASMAC have filed a writ petition claiming the ED's actions violate federal principles and state autonomy, requiring state consent for such investigations.
• The ED alleges tender manipulation, unaccounted cash transactions, and kickbacks involving TASMAC employees and distillery companies, based on data recovered during March 6 and 8 raids.
• The Tamil Nadu government has accused the ED of harassing TASMAC employees during the raids and maintains that the agency's actions lack transparency and justification.

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