NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today took strong exception to the Centre’s “attitude” of not disclosing information on action taken by it against politicians, some of whose assets have seen a massive jump of up to 500 per cent between two elections.
It also directed the Government to place the necessary information in this regard before the court.
The apex court said though the Government was saying that it was not averse to electoral reforms, it has not placed the necessary details. Even the information furnished before it in an affidavit by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) was “not complete”, it added.
“The information in CBDT affidavit is not complete. Is this the attitude of the Government of India? What have you done till now,” a bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and S Abdul Nazeer said.
“The Government is saying they are not averse to some reform. Necessary information should be there on record (in the court),” it said and asked the Government to file a detailed affidavit before it in this regard by September 12. (AGENCIES)
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