CCB sought I-T returns filed by me, my wife and mother-in-law for last 10 years, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi tells Madras High Court
Stating that he had partially complied with the police direction, he seeks anticipatory bail on the ground that he had been cooperating with the investigating agency
Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi (DMK) has told the Madras High Court that Chennai Central Crime Branch police, investigating a fraud case worth over ₹100 crore during his tenure as a Minister, sought the income tax returns filed by him, his wife Janani, and his mother-in-law Latha Kailasam for the past 10 assessment years.
In his anticipatory bail plea, the petitioner disclosed that the police issued a notice on October 6, 2026, requesting the I-T returns from the assessment year 2015-16, demanding their submission by October 8, 2026. The former Minister complied partially, submitting his returns from 2019-20, his wife's from 2017-18, and his mother-in-law's from assessment years 2022-23 to 2025-26.
The reason for not providing older returns promptly was attributed to a change in auditor. Poyyamozhi assured full cooperation with the investigation and expressed no intention to evade or obstruct it. He claimed there were no grounds for arrest, as he was not accused of absconding, tampering with evidence, influencing witnesses, or interfering with the investigation.
The judge adjourned the hearing to Friday, considering the petitioner's request for additional time to file a counter affidavit.
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