The Election Commission on Friday seized around Rs 65 lakhs across various constituencies of Tamil Nadu, with the help of flying squads and income tax officials.
The highest haul was from Bhavanisagar constituency in Erode where the EC seized Rs.32 lakhs.
With less than three days to go for the state assembly elections, the EC announced that the number of flying squads per constituency will be increased to 25.
According to the EC, one flying squad will be stationed for every two villages of each constituency. 1280 more flying squads were added on Friday.
FST update: flying squads increased to 25 per constituency. More 2 be added tonite. 1 FS for 2 villages almost.Adding 1280 more today
— TN Elections CEO (@TNelectionsCEO) May 13, 2016
By Thursday evening, the total amount seized by the EC had reached Rs 100.32 croreof which Rs 37 crore has been returned upon production of relevant documents.
Here is the list of constituencies from where cash was seized by the EC on Friday till 6pm:
Ariyalur – Rs. 1.73 lakh
Salem West – Rs. 1.6 lakh
Tirutani – Rs. 56,000
Pottavelli – Rs. 94,500
Thadco Colony – Rs.11, 000
Veerapandi – Rs.1 lakh
Ranipet – Rs. 1,23,000
Kovilpatti – Rs. 90,000
Perundurai – Rs.43,000
Kunavakkam – Rs.1.5 lakhs
Namakkal – Rs.18,835
Kodaikanal – Rs.1.9 lakhs
Kadalur – Rs. 3.90 lakhs
Bhuvanagiri – Rs. 3.9 lakhs
Madurai – Rs. 40,000
Thiruvaiyaru – Rs. 90,000
Ariyalur – Rs.1,74,300
Kanchipuram – Rs. 4,48,700
Bhavanisagar – Rs.32 lakhs
Vellore – Rs.3.15 lakhs
Sembarankoil – Rs. 2.26 lakh