Activist seeks transfer of 11,000 sarees, and more belonging to Jayalalithaa for auction: Report
In his petition, the activist said, "Jayalalithaa's other belongings in the possession of the Tamil Nadu Anti-Corruption Department, which initiated the investigation of this case, should be handed over to the Bengaluru Special Court as soon as possible."
FollowAn activist has filed a petition with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) requesting the transfer of assets that were confiscated from former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to a court in Bengaluru for the purpose of conducting an auction.
According to reports, T Narasimha Murthy, an RTI activist residing in Bengaluru, has submitted a petition on July 3. The petition seeks the surrender of 28 items that were once owned by Ms Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. These items were confiscated by the anti-corruption body back in December 1996 from her residence in Poes Garden, Chennai.
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According to the submitted petition, the listed items consist of a variety of valuable possessions. These include precious stones, a collection of 700 kg silver articles, an impressive assortment of 11,344 expensive sarees, 44 air conditioners, 131 suitcases, 91 wristwatches, 146 ornate chairs, 750 decorated chappals (slippers), 215 crystal-cut glasses, 27 wall clocks, 86 fans, 146 decorative accessories, 81 hanging lamps, 20 sofa sets, 250 shawls, 12 refrigerators, 10 TV sets, 8 CVR sets, and 140 video cassettes.
According to various reports, when the Supreme Court shifted the trial in the disproportionate assets case to Karnataka from Tamil Nadu, 28 types of items were not surrendered to Bengaluru court. The only assets to be surrendered was 30 kg of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls, and other multi-coloured stones.
In his petition, the activist said, "Jayalalithaa's other belongings in the possession of the Tamil Nadu Anti-Corruption Department, which initiated the investigation of this case, should be handed over to the Bengaluru Special Court as soon as possible."
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The activist further said that Jayalalithaa's fans and party workers could be interested in buying the seized personal items through public auctions.
"The governments are wasting an opportunity", Murthy said and urged the anti-corruption body to surrender all the items since the court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on July 12.
