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A statement from the Raj Bhavan said that Governor R N Ravi has accepted the resignations based on the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin
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Though the transfers were routine for reasons like family and health requirements and no wrongs or violations were committed, the ED has tried to give an appearance of wrongs
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The raids were conducted at about 25 locations in the state, including in Chennai, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and some other cities.
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The bail order ended his 471-day incarceration, as Balaji was arrested on June 14, 2023 by the Enforcement Directorate in a cash-for-jobs scam when he was the Transport minister in an earlier AIADMK regime.
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The Supreme Court granted bail to V Senthil Balaji, imposing strict conditions, after eight months in custody linked to a money laundering case.
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Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister during the AIADMK government.
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The DMK leader, whose resignation from the MK Stalin-led state Cabinet was accepted last week by the Governor, was arrested in June 2023 by the central agency in the money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam when he was Transport minister in an earlier AIADMK regime.
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Dismissing Balaji’s petition, the judge said admittedly, the complaint filed by the ED against the petitioner was pending before this court at the stage of framing of charges.
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After Special public prosecutor N Ramesh sought time to file a counter affidavit, the judge adjourned the matter to January 29. After the ED filed its counter affidavit, the matter was again adjourned and his remand was extended till February 7.
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Balaji had last week filed the petition before the court of the Principal Sessions Judge (PSJ), submitting that the Special Court for trial of criminal offences against MP/MLAs had not even taken cognizance of the alleged predicate/scheduled offence till date.
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Balaji was arrested by the ED in a cash-for-jobs scam when he handled the Transport portfolio in an earlier AIADMK regime.
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Balaji was arrested in June this year by the central agency in connection with a cash-for-jobs scam.
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News Updates Highlights: When Mr. Senthil Balaji is being questioned in Chennai after being held by the ED for five days, the search is being conducted. On June 14, he was detained in relation to a case of money laundering.
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Senior counsel Kapil Sibal appeared for Balaji and argued that the there are certain legal propositions that need to be clarified by the apex court and sought for a date to make elaborate submissions.
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Tamil Nadu governor Ravi should have consulted the Attorney General prior to his decision, not after
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In a sudden development on Thursday, the governor dismissed Balaji, who was recently arrested in an alleged cash-for-jobs scam, from the state council of ministers.
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In a late evening communication to the chief minister, the governor said he would consult the attorney general and seek his legal opinion about the move.
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In an official release, Raj Bhavan said Senthil Balaji ”is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption, including taking cash for jobs and money laundering.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which arrested Balaji in connection with an alleged cash-for-jobs scam in the state transport department, had moved the apex court against the Madras HC order.
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Why is the Stalin government so flustered about his arrest?
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The apex court listed the case for hearing on June 21.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the matter before a vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice M M Sundresh seeking urgent hearing.
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While Balaji, Electricity and Prohibition and Excise Minister, had sought for interim bail and a plea to be shifted to a private hospital for further treatment, the ED had prayed for his police custody.
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V Senthil Balaji was arrested after a long session of questioning, they said, even as the minister was admitted to a city government hospital after he complained of uneasiness.
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The searches were being held in cities including Karur and Coimbatore, at the premises of individuals allegedly linked to the minister, sources said without elaborating.
