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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu gets Madras HC pat for SOPs on EOW action
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court commended the state for issuing SOPs aimed at strengthening the Economic Offences Wing by streamlining its functions and by promoting transparent and time-bound action in financial fraud cases. Pointing to the G.O. passed to include 'economic offenders' under Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982 (Goondas Act), Justice B Pugalendhi called it a major policy shift that empowers the authorities to invoke preventive detention against habitual offenders operating fraudulent financial firms. Recalling that the court had earlier expressed concern over lack of preventive vigilance by the EOW, the judge acknowledged the state's submission regarding the steps being taken. However, noting that no outer time limit has been fixed for issuance of ad-interim attachment orders under Section 3 of the TNPID Act, the judge fixed 12 days from the receipt of proposal by the ADGP, EOW, as the maximum permissible period for issuing such directions. The observations were made on a contempt plea against the home secretary for non-implementation of the court's order in his petition seeking release of deposit from a frozen bank account of a firm involved in fraud.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC hails TN's steps against fraud firms, calls SOPs a tangible relief
1 2 Madurai: Appreciating the state govt for issuing comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the effective implementation of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997, pursuant to the court's earlier directions, Madras high court observed that what began as a matter of judicial concern has now evolved into a framework that promises tangible relief to affected depositors. Justice B Pugalendhi observed that the practical working of the TNPID Act was vitiated by administrative delay, lack of coordination, lack of proactive monitoring or awareness programmes, and absence of timelines, all of which defeated the very object of the legislation. These failures reduced the efficacy of the Act, leaving thousands of poor and middle-class depositors in prolonged distress. The judge observed that the court earlier issued certain directions to the state to prompt systemic reform and restore public faith in the process. Pursuant to the directions, the govt showed a meaningful response and structural progress. After a high-level meeting chaired by the chief secretary, comprehensive SOPs were issued on July 9 by the home department, bringing together all departments concerned under a common and time-bound procedural umbrella by issuing a GO. "The court also notes with appreciation that by the GO, the category of 'economic offender' has now been included as one of the categories under the Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982 (Goondas Act). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo This legislative inclusion empowers the authorities to invoke preventive detention against habitual offenders operating fraudulent financial establishments. This is a significant policy shift that strengthens the govt's arsenal to combat economic offences that affect public order and investor confidence, and hence, it deserves particular commendation," the judge observed. The judge observed that the court suggested the govt consider appointing a retired high court judge or a senior IAS officer as a full-time competent authority to expedite recovery and refund proceedings and inspire depositor confidence. The govt has now proposed the appointment of zonal-level officers as additional competent authorities, in addition to the existing district revenue officers, thereby decentralising and strengthening the overall enforcement machinery. The judge also appreciated the state public prosecutor Hasan Mohammed Jinnah and additional public prosecutor T. Senthil Kumar, who appeared in this matter and played a crucial role in communicating the concerns of the court to the govt. Their contribution reflects the important role that law officers play in bridging the judicial and executive institutions in matters of public interest and ensuring that judicial concerns are translated into administrative action, the judge observed while disposing of a contempt petition.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bill to amend Goondas Act introduced in Tamil Nadu Assembly
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday (April 26, 2025) introduced a Bill in the Assembly to amend the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Cyber Law Offenders, Drug Offenders, Forest Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Sand Offenders, Sexual Offenders, Slum-Grabbers and Video Pirates Act, 1982. Though the Bill bore the name of Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who was present in the House, Law Minister S. Regupathy introduced it in the Assembly. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, in 2024-25, announced in the Assembly that the Act (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982) would be amended suitably to control the activities of persons committing economic offences. Biomedical waste rules Explaining the need to amend the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, under the Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982, the Bill also recalled the observation of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that it was time to book the violators of the Rules. The Bill also pointed out the grave risks posed by biomedical waste to public health and environment, and complaints about the dumping of such waste in Tamil Nadu from neighbouring States. The Bill said certain consequential amendments were required since the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act XLV of 1860) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974) were repealed and re-enacted as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 45 of 2023) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 46 of 2023), respectively.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Assembly introduces Bill to amend Goondas Act
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday (April 26, 2025) introduced a Bill in the Assembly to amend the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Cyber Law Offenders, Drug Offenders, Forest Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Sand Offenders, Sexual Offenders, Slum-Grabbers and Video Pirates Act, 1982. Though the Bill bore the name of Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who was present in the House, Law Minister S. Regupathy introduced it in the Assembly. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, in 2024-25, announced in the Assembly that the Act (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982) would be amended suitably to control the activities of persons committing economic offences. Biomedical waste rules Explaining the need to amend the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, under the Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982, the Bill also recalled the observation of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that it was time to book the violators of the Rules. The Bill also pointed out the grave risks posed by biomedical waste to public health and environment, and complaints about the dumping of such waste in Tamil Nadu from neighbouring States. The Bill said certain consequential amendments were required since the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act XLV of 1860) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974) were repealed and re-enacted as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 45 of 2023) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 46 of 2023), respectively.
