Legal opinion on ED plea against Pinarayi Vijayan expected by tomorrow, says Ramesh Chennithala
The legal opinion says police can register an FIR if the ED report shows a cognizable offence and may invoke the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- Keralam Advocate General Jaju Babu advised the state government to register a First Information Report against Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas based on an Enforcement Directorate money laundering report.
- The investigation follows a Prevention of Money Laundering Act probe where the Enforcement Directorate alleged Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited made fraudulent payments of ₹2.78 crore to Veena's defunct company, Exalogic Solutions, as bribes intended for Vijayan.
- While the legal opinion suggests invoking the Prevention of Corruption Act, key CMRL officials retracted their statements to the ED, alleging they were pressured to provide false evidence against the politicians.
- Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala confirmed the government will handle the recommendation according to statutory procedures, with a final decision expected following consultations between the Advocate General and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.
- Vijayan has denied the allegations, characterizing the ED's actions as politically motivated, while the state government weighs options including a Vigilance probe, Crime Branch investigation, or a Special Investigation Team.
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Keralam HM Ramesh Chennithala Says State Has Received Legal Opinion on ED Request for FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan and Family
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He said the matter would be examined and further action would be taken. A decision would be made after consulting the Chief Minister. India News | Keralam HM Ramesh Chennithala Says State Has Received Legal Opinion on ED Request for FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan and Family .
ED report: Home Dept gets legal nod to probe Pinarayi Vijayan, Riyas, Veena
A legal opinion confirms the Home Department can probe allegations against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and son-in-law, based on ED findings of.Pinarayi Vijayan probe, Enforcement Directorate letter, T Veena financial transactions, CMRL hawala allegations, Kerala political corruption, Vigilance probe options, Crime Branch investigation, Opposition Leader inquiry, Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, P A Mohammed Riyas ED allegations, Prevention of Cor…
Legal opinion on ED plea against Pinarayi Vijayan expected by tomorrow, says Ramesh Chennithala
The Keralam government is expected to receive a formal legal opinion by tomorrow regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea to register a corruption case against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas in the CMRL case, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Friday.
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