Tasmac News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tasmac pushes for digital payments, overcharging continues
Chennai, June 24: Following the statewide rollout of QR code-based billing in all retail liquor outlets, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has directed its staff to increase digital transactions -- setting targets of 40 per cent in urban areas and 25 per cent in rural outlets.
ED raids on TASMAC: DMK won't be cowed by attempts at political intimidation, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
Chennai, May 24: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not afraid of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and emphasised that the party would confront any legal challenges head-on.
Not a clean chit to DMK: AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan after SC stays probe on TASMAC
Chennai, May 23: After the Supreme Court stayed the investigation against TASMAC, a state-owned organisation that oversees the selling of liquor in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan said on Thursday that the interim stay is "not a clean chit by SC" to DMK.
TN BJP demands accountability in TASMAC scam
Chennai, May 22: Tamil Nadu BJP has sharpened its attack on the ruling DMK over the alleged multi-crore TASMAC scam, asserting that justice must prevail despite the Supreme Court’s recent observations on the Enforcement Directorate’s conduct.
DMK hails SC's stay on ED probe in TASMAC case
Chennai, May 22: The DMK on Thursday celebrated the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe into the alleged TASMAC scam, calling it a major vindication of the party's position.
SC stays ED probe into TASMAC, slams violation of federal principles
New Delhi, May 22: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering probe into Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, expressing strong disapproval of what it described as overreach by the central agency.
Liquor 'scam': ED questions TASMAC MD for second consecutive day
Chennai, May 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) Managing Director S. Visakan at its Nungambakkam office, a day after conducting extensive searches at his residence and other premises in connection with the alleged liquor scam.
Palaniswami alleges Rs 1,000 crore liquor scam in TN, accuses DMK govt of cover-up
Chennai, April 22: Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday levelled serious corruption charges against the DMK government, alleging a Rs 1,000 crore scam linked to TASMAC, the state-run liquor retail network.
Transfer of Tasmac cases: TN govt disrespected Madras HC, says Justice Subramaniam
Chennai, April 8: Justice S.M. Subramaniam of the Madras High Court has strongly criticised the state government for its actions in connection with the case related to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac).
AIADMK MLAs wear black shirts in TN Assembly to protest Speaker's refusal to let them speak
Chennai, April 8: AIADMK MLAs on Tuesday appeared in black shirts in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as a mark of protest, alleging that they were not being allowed to speak during House proceedings.
AIADMK walks out of TN Assembly over TASMAC issue
Chennai, April 7: Tensions flared in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday as AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition, K. Palaniswami (EPS), led a walkout of party MLAs.
Madras HC directs TASMAC to file rejoinder to ED's counter affidavit by April 8
Chennai, April 1: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) to file a rejoinder to the counter affidavit submitted by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) by April 8.
Madras HC Division Bench to hear TN govt's petition on TASMAC searches on April 1
Chennai, March 31: A Division Bench of the Madras High Court will hear an amended writ petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government on April 1, challenging the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) search and seizure operations at the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) headquarters in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai leaves for Delhi, to meet Amit Shah
Chennai,, March 27: Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai departed for Delhi and is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah for discussions.
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami urges for detailed inquiry into TN liquor scam in meeting with Amit Shah; dismisses alliance rumours with BJP
New Delhi, March 26: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that he discussed the Enforcement Directorate case on the alleged scam involving the state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and urged for a detailed inquiry.
Madras HC bench recuses from hearing TASMAC case
Chennai, March 25: The Madras High Court bench, comprising Justices M. S. Ramesh and N. Senthilkumar, on Tuesday recused themselves from hearing the case related to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
People will not tolerate DMK's obscene 'toilet politics': TN BJP
Chennai, March 23: Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad said on Sunday that the people will not tolerate the DMK's obscene 'toilet politics' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP state chief K.
BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan accuses DMK government of suppressing protests, detaining leaders before demonstrations
Chennai, March 19: BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan on Tuesday accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of restricting political protests and detaining opposition leaders even before scheduled demonstrations.
TASMAC protest: Annamalai released from detention, calls police behaviour downright shameful
Chennai, March 17: After his release from detention over protest against the alleged irregularities in Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai alleged that some police personnel have become "stooges" of the DMK whose behaviour is "downright shameful."
TN Police detain Annamalai ahead of protest over TASMAC corruption
Chennai, March 17: Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai was taken into custody by Chennai Police on Monday while en route to a protest against alleged irregularities in the TASMAC.
Tamilisai Soundararajan detained ahead of BJP's protest over TASMAC scam in TN
Chennai, March 17: Tamil Nadu Police detained senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday ahead of her protest against the alleged multi-crore TASMAC scam.
Vijay slams DMK over alleged TASMAC corruption, seeks action
Chennai, March 16: TVK president and Tamil superstar Vijay has once again taken on the ruling DMK, and this time over alleged corruption in Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
BJP alleges Rs 1000 cr liquor scam in Tamil Nadu, DMK Minister says no scope of malpractice in tenders
New Delhi, March 14: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday accused Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of spreading baseless rumours about the three-language policy and other issues to divert attention from ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on TASMAC and liquor-supplying companies in Tamil Nadu.
DMK Govt must resign: AIADMK's Palaniswami alleges Rs 40,000 cr TASMAC scam
Chennai, March 14: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs walked out of the State assembly on Friday during the budget presentation over the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) scam.
Annamalai accuses TN CM of diverting attention from ED raids on TASMAC, Excise Minister and distilleries
Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai on Thursday accused Chief Minister M.K.
Tamil Nadu: ED Chennai conducts search operations at various premises for offences related to TASMAC
Chennai, March 13: Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chennai, conducted search operations at various premises across many districts of Tamil Nadu under the provisions of PMLA, 2002, for various offences related to Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) and its associated entities/persons, said an official statement from the Central agency.