Income-Tax Investigation Launched Against Trinamool Congress Legislator Debasish Kumar
West Bengal polls: Asset declaration of Trinamool nominee under I-T probe
The Economic Times
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The Income-Tax Department is investigating Debasish Kumar, a Trinamool Congress legislator from Kolkata, for alleged asset declaration discrepancies. Following searches on April 17, authorities seized valuables worth approximately ₹1.75 crore and ₹6 lakh in cash. The findings have been reported to the Election Commission of India.
- 01Income-Tax Department investigates Debasish Kumar for asset declaration discrepancies.
- 02Searches conducted on April 17 led to the seizure of valuables worth ₹1.75 crore.
- 03Kumar is re-nominated from the Rashbehari assembly constituency in Kolkata.
- 04The investigation is based on allegations of unaccounted income.
- 05Findings have been submitted to the Election Commission of India.
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The Income-Tax Department has initiated an investigation into Debasish Kumar, a legislator from the Trinamool Congress party representing the Rashbehari assembly constituency in Kolkata, West Bengal. The investigation follows searches conducted on April 17, during which authorities seized diamond jewellery, gold, and bullion valued at approximately ₹1.75 crore (roughly $210,000 USD), along with ₹6 lakh (around $7,200 USD) in cash from a business entity linked to Kumar. The investigation stems from allegations regarding the generation and handling of unaccounted income. A report detailing the findings has been submitted to the Election Commission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, indicating the seriousness of the allegations as Kumar seeks re-election.
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This investigation could influence the upcoming elections in West Bengal, affecting public perception of Kumar and the Trinamool Congress party.
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