Chennai, 24 July (H.S.) : The Madras High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons to government officials in connection with a probe into alleged irregularities in the functioning of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac). The court's remarks came after the ED informed the bench that it had issued summons to the officials as part of its investigation. The court questioned the necessity of summoning the officials and asked the ED to provide justification for its actions.

The development has sparked a controversy, with the court scrutinizing the ED's actions in the case. The court's observations have put the ED's investigation under the spotlight, raising questions about the agency's approach to probing alleged irregularities in Tasmac's functioning. The case highlights the ongoing scrutiny of government agencies and their functioning in Tamil Nadu.

The court's remarks have also underscored the need for government agencies to work transparently and be accountable for their actions. As the case unfolds, the ED will need to justify its actions and provide evidence to support its investigation. The court's intervention has added a new dimension to the case, and its outcome will be closely watched.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary