The Income Tax Department has filed complaints with the police and the Election Commission against Tamil Nadu Congress president K. Selvaperunthagai, alleging that he made false claims about being “detained” during a supposed raid at his residence, as reported in Dinamalar.
The controversy arose after Selvaperunthagai stated that he was being confined at his home under the pretext of an Income Tax search and that Hindi-speaking officials were involved. He also gave media interviews from his residence in Kilpauk claiming that officials were conducting a raid.
In an official statement, the Income Tax Department said these claims were examined and found to be “incorrect and baseless.” It clarified that no searches were carried out at Selvaperunthagai’s residence, office, or any premises linked to him, either recently or on the previous day.
The department further stated that no operation was conducted at the Kilpauk residence or any other location mentioned by him.
According to the statement, officials had conducted limited verification at certain locations in Sriperumbudur based on information regarding the movement of unaccounted cash. These checks were carried out in coordination with local authorities. However, the department emphasised that none of the locations inspected had any connection to Selvaperunthagai.
It also noted that no evidence was found during these verifications, and no further action was initiated.
Following the incident, the Income Tax Department has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission over the alleged dissemination of false information. A separate complaint has also been filed with the police, seeking legal action against Selvaperunthagai for making defamatory allegations against a government agency and spreading misinformation.
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