Seized Cash And Liquor: These days the election atmosphere is hot in Maharashtra and Jharkhand., Every party is trying its best to win, Tuesday, a day before voting for the assembly elections in Maharashtra.19 In November, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde was accused of distributing money. Election Commission officials have recovered Rs 9 lakh and documents from Tawde’s room in Virar hotel. However, apart from this, there are reports of seizure of black money during elections. In such a situation, the question arises that where do the crores of rupees seized during elections go? Let us know the answer to this.
money seized during elections
during elections, especially in Indian elections, A large amount of cash is seized. This money can be in different forms, like cash, gold,silver jewelery, Liquor and fake notes. In the electoral process, all these items are usually used to influence voters or as election expenses for political parties.
The Election Commission and other concerned agencies are very strict in maintaining transparency in elections. They ensure that the electoral process is protected from illegal use of funds. That is why during elections, different agencies like Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI, State Police etc. keep a constant vigil during the electoral process. They confiscate money and other items being spent illegally. Illegal money is used in elections especially for giving bribes, laundering funds, and influencing voters. That is why the Election Commission and other departments try to keep the electoral process fair by confiscating this money.
What happens to the money seized during elections?
The cash seized by the police during elections is handed over to the Income Tax Department. If cash is seized from a person, So he can claim it back later. For this he has to prove that the money is his and it has not been earned illegally. For this he will have to present proper documents and evidence., like ATM transaction, Entry in bank receipt or passbook. If no one claims the seized money, So this amount is deposited in the government treasury.
