Madras High Court Issues Notice to Actor Vijay Over Discrepancies in Election Affidavits

The Madras High Court has sought a response from actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay following allegations of a ₹100 crore inconsistency in his election affidavits.

The Bench issued notices to the actor, the Election Commission of India, and the Income Tax Department.

The petitioner alleged that while Vijay’s affidavit for the Tiruchi East constituency declared movable assets worth ₹224 crore, the one filed for the Perambur constituency showed only ₹105 crore.

Orally remarking that such a significant gap constitutes an "irregularity," the Court granted one week for the respondents to file their instructions.

[V Vignesh v. Director General Income Tax]