Union Minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrasekhar. (File Picture)
In line with process, the EC has directed the CBDT to confirm any mismatch in affidavit particulars submitted by Chandrasekhar, the sources mentioned
The Election Fee on Tuesday directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to confirm any mismatch in affidavit particulars submitted by Union minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat Rajeev Chandrasekhar, sources mentioned.
The Congress had moved the ballot panel claiming a mismatch in precise and declared belongings within the affidavit filed by Chandrasekhar, who’s within the fray towards former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor.
In line with process, the EC has directed the CBDT to confirm any mismatch in affidavit particulars submitted by Chandrasekhar, the sources mentioned. Any mismatch and falsification of affidavit is handled beneath Part 125 A of the Illustration of the Folks Act 1951, they mentioned.
As per the legislation, concealing any info in nomination papers or affidavit is punishable with imprisonment for a time period which can prolong to 6 months, or with a fantastic, or each.
