Plea In Madras High Court Seeks Income Tax Probe Into TVK Chief Vijay's Assets Over Alleged Discrepancies In Election Affidavit

The petition has been filed by V Vignesh from Chennai. In his plea, Vignesh submitted that there are inconsistencies in the affidavits filed by Vijay before the returning officer in Trichy (East) constituency and one filed before the returning officer in Perambur constituency. He submits that the materials disclose multiple layers of inconsistencies which raises serious concerns and makes out a prima facie case warranting investigation by the Director General of Income Tax.

The petitioner submits that while Vijay had disclosed assets of Rs 115,13,63,000/- before the Returning Officer for Perambur constituency, he disclosed assets of Rs. 220,15,62,010/- before the Returning Officer of Trichy constituency. The petitioner further submits that this transition is neither explained nor supported by any documents.

"The said asset, which was earlier declared as being held by the fifth Respondent sworn for Trichy ( East ) Constituency, has disappeared entirely from his disclosure in Chennai – Perambur Constituency," the plea states.

It adds this alleged disappearance of high-value asset constitutes a classic case of suppression of assets and raises serious questions regarding beneficial ownership, routing of funds, and concealment of material particulars.

The petitioner has also stated this contradiction in the affidavits cannot be due to clerical error or approximation and the only inference that can be drawn is that either of the affidavit is false or the corporate filings are incorrect, which warrants investigation either way.

The petitioner submits that the candidates contesting in the elections are expected to disclose true, and correct information in their Form 26. He submits that a false affidavit is not merely a procedural defect but also strikes the very root of the electoral process and the constitutional right of the voters to make an informed choice.

The petitioner has thus sought for a probe into the assets published by Vijay and submit a report before the Returning Officers of both constituencies. The petitioner has also sought such report to be published to the general public on or before the date of polls in the State (23^rd April), thereby allowing the general public to make an informed choice.

It may be noted that a similar probe, seeking probe into the assets declared by Deputy CM Udayanidhi Stalin is also pending before the Court in which the court had called for a report from the income tax department. Another plea has been filed seeking to cancel the nomination of TVK's Aadhav Arjuna for allegedly concealing material information regarding the assets owned by his wife.

Case Title: V Vignesh v Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) and Others

Case No: WP 68415 of 2026 (Filing no.)