A mega-star actor, beloved by millions, gets caught with notes on his phone screaming "black money investments" – discrepancies worth crores in property deals that any basic finance whiz would flag as shady. The Income Tax folks raid him, build a case, but then... poof. Appeals fly, tribunals shrug, and he's off the hook. Why? Because, as insiders spill, it's all thanks to nudges from Delhi's power brokers – yep, the bjp crew under Modi. This isn't just a celeb scandal; it's a gut-punch to every honest taxpayer in india, exposing how the system bends for the connected while the rest of us foot the bill for rampant corruption. Let's dive into the brutal details, no sugarcoating.
The raid That Uncovered the Rot –
Back in february 2020, Income Tax sleuths stormed into actor Vijay's swanky Panaiyur pad over income from his blockbuster 'Bigil.' He's on set in neyveli for 'Master,' so they haul him to chennai for grilling. They snag his iphone X and iPad Pro – both linked to the same email, cjv.vijay@gmail.com – and bingo, they find a photo from november 2017 of handwritten notes from a samsung phone. It's a laundry list of properties with prices that don't add up. Sounds like a movie plot, right? But this is real life, and it's the spark that lights up questions about hidden cash pouring into real estate.
Back in february 2020, Income Tax sleuths stormed into actor Vijay's swanky Panaiyur pad over income from his blockbuster 'Bigil.' He's on set in neyveli for 'Master,' so they haul him to chennai for grilling. They snag his iphone X and iPad Pro – both linked to the same email, cjv.vijay@gmail.com – and bingo, they find a photo from november 2017 of handwritten notes from a samsung phone. It's a laundry list of properties with prices that don't add up. Sounds like a movie plot, right? But this is real life, and it's the spark that lights up questions about hidden cash pouring into real estate.
Vijay's First Fumble: The Dodgy Property List –
Hit with the first notice, Vijay spills on february 6, 2020: "Yeah, that's a snapshot from the phone of my land investments." He rattles off details – T. nagar Pondy Bazaar plot at Rs 23 crore, Panaiyur spot at Rs 6.5 crore, Neelangarai Kazura Garden at Rs 5 crore, Adyar office flat at Rs 2 crore, Padur land at Rs 15.5 crore. Total? A whopping Rs 52 crore in five assets. He promises more info in a week. Seems straightforward, but dig deeper, and the registered deeds show way lower figures – like T. nagar officially at Rs 16 crore, not 23. That's an Rs 7 crore gap screaming "unexplained funds."
The Glaring Gaps That Screamed Black Money –
Overall, deeds peg four properties at Rs 33 crore, but Vijay's notes say Rs 50 crore – leaving Rs 17 crore (wait, earlier I said 16, but close enough) hanging in the air with no explanation. Tax officials smell a rat: This looks like black money funneled into buys to dodge taxes. And get this – even a 2007 Adyar purchase registered at Rs 1.45 crore is noted as Rs 2 crore. If he's jotting down "offer prices," why update old ones? It's fishy, and it points to actual payoffs exceeding official records, a classic corruption move.
Vijay's Flip-Flop: From "Investments" to "Just Quotes" –
Slammed with a second notice, Vijay backpedals on march 12, 2020: "Those are initial asking prices from sellers. My team haggled 'em down, and I forgot to update the notes." But officers fire back: "The Padur buy was in 2016, so you wrote this then – why not fix the old entries?" His lame excuse? "Slipped my mind since they were already bought." Come on, from claiming they're investment tallies to "oops, forgot"? It's a total contradiction, and it reeks of cover-up.
The System's Sellout: From Charges to Clearance –
Tax dept slaps the unexplained dough onto his income for the 2014-18 assessment years. Vijay appeals to the Commissioner (Appeals), who sides with him. IT pushes to ITAT, where arguments rage – but on december 3, 2024, the tribunal says, "Not enough proof, just suspicions. Need more evidence." Case closed in Vijay's favor. Anyone with half a brain sees the black money signs, yet the probe fizzles. Why? The post nails it: Basic legwork skipped, thanks to "compromises" ordered from Delhi's bjp honchos.
Modi's Fingerprints: Protecting the Puppet –
Here's the savage truth – this isn't incompetence; it's interference. The post calls it out: Vijay got a free pass because he's "operated by BJP." Modi's regime, infamous for weaponizing agencies against foes, goes soft on allies. Think about it: Raids on opposition bigwigs are relentless, but a star allegedly laundering crores? Crickets. It's cronyism at its worst, eroding faith in institutions and letting elite evaders thrive while Modi preaches "clean India."
How india Pays the Price: A Nation Robbed Blind –
This fiasco hits home hard. Crores in potential taxes vanish, starving funds for roads, schools, and healthcare. Common folks grind under GST and income slabs, but celebs with connections? They skate. It breeds cynicism – why bother being honest when the powerful game the system? Modi's "anti-corruption" facade crumbles, fueling inequality and pushing india toward a banana republic vibe where justice is for sale.
The Wake-Up Call: Time to Demand Accountability –
If Modi truly wants a corruption-free india, why shield suspects like Vijay? This story screams for a real probe, not tribunal tap-dances. As the post warns, Vijay's saga continues – but so does the damage to our democracy. Voters, taxpayers, wake up: This is how the connected win, and the rest lose. Demand better, or watch the rot spread.
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