In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has taken a firm stance against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding its recent raids on the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih expressed strong disapproval, stating that the ED overstepped its boundaries and violated constitutional norms during the operation. This decision comes in the wake of allegations against TASMAC officials for price gouging,tender manipulation,and corruption,leading to claims of over ₹1,000 crores in financial irregularities.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the ED, demanding a detailed affidavit explaining the rationale behind the raids conducted in March.The Tamil Nadu government,led by the DMK,has argued that the ED’s actions were illegal,prompting them to challenge the raids in the Madras High Court. However, their plea was dismissed, leading to an escalation of the matter to the Supreme Court. The court’s sharp rebuke of the ED raises critical questions about the agency’s conduct and its implications for federalism in India, particularly in a politically charged environment.As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this ruling will impact the ongoing investigations and the broader political landscape in Tamil Nadu.
