CPM calls for vigilance probe into Kuzhalnadan’s supply of revenue

By Express News Service

KOCHI: Congress chief Mathew Kuzhalnadan, who has accused Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas of suppressing info in his election affidavit, is on the centre of an argument after the CPM on Tuesday made scathing allegations, together with cash laundering and undervaluation of property, towards the Muvattupuzha MLA.

Addressing a information convention right here, CPM Ernakulam district secretary C N Mohanan mentioned a criticism has been submitted to the federal government looking for a complete probe into Kuzhalnadan’s sources of revenue and the evasion of stamp responsibility. “Mathew Kuzhalnadan has acquired property worth over Rs 6 crore and a luxury resort in Idukki district’s Chinnakanal through benami transactions,” Mohanan alleged. 

The CPM chief mentioned the occasion would additionally demand a vigilance probe into Kuzhalnadan’s supply of revenue. “Kuzhalnadan’s regulation agency has places of work in Dubai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Kochi, and as per his affidavit, his whole belongings are to the tune of Rs 23 crore. 

“Kuzhalnadan started actively practising law only in the last 10-12 years. We are demanding a comprehensive probe by the vigilance, the state government, and other agencies to probe his source of income,” Mohanan mentioned.

According to the CPM chief, Kuzhalnadan has proven the worth of the property and resort, the place he owns a 50 per cent share, at Rs 1.926 crore throughout the registration on the Rajakumari sub-registrar’s workplace on March 19, 2021. 

The very subsequent day (March 20, 2021), he filed the nomination for the Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency. In his election affidavit, Kuzhalnadan has proven the worth of his 50 per cent share within the property at Rs 3.5 crore. 

“This means that the property is worth Rs 7 crore. The Congress MLA, who is making accusations against everyone, has evaded stamp duty and registration fees worth several lakhs through this deal alone. Apart from this, Kuzhalnadan has purchased two more properties through his benami, as per Rajakumari sub-registar’s office’s 245/2022 and 246/2022 title deeds,” in keeping with Mohanan.

The expenses towards Kuzhalnadan are seen because the CPM’s political transfer, because the Congress MLA has been continuously attacking Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his household. 

‘Will give reply to CPM allegation in the present day’

Responding to the CPM’s allegation of cash laundering and evasion of stamp responsibility and registration, Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA, welcomed any investigation on this regard. “I own a house and property in Chinnakanal. There was no evasion of tax in the purchase. I welcome any type of inquiry,” he mentioned including that he’ll give a reply to the CPM’s allegation on Wednesday.

KOCHI: Congress chief Mathew Kuzhalnadan, who has accused Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas of suppressing info in his election affidavit, is on the centre of an argument after the CPM on Tuesday made scathing allegations, together with cash laundering and undervaluation of property, towards the Muvattupuzha MLA.

Addressing a information convention right here, CPM Ernakulam district secretary C N Mohanan mentioned a criticism has been submitted to the federal government looking for a complete probe into Kuzhalnadan’s sources of revenue and the evasion of stamp responsibility. “Mathew Kuzhalnadan has acquired property worth over Rs 6 crore and a luxury resort in Idukki district’s Chinnakanal through benami transactions,” Mohanan alleged. 

The CPM chief mentioned the occasion would additionally demand a vigilance probe into Kuzhalnadan’s supply of revenue. “Kuzhalnadan’s regulation agency has places of work in Dubai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Kochi, and as per his affidavit, his whole belongings are to the tune of Rs 23 crore. googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“Kuzhalnadan started actively practising law only in the last 10-12 years. We are demanding a comprehensive probe by the vigilance, the state government, and other agencies to probe his source of income,” Mohanan mentioned.

According to the CPM chief, Kuzhalnadan has proven the worth of the property and resort, the place he owns a 50 per cent share, at Rs 1.926 crore throughout the registration on the Rajakumari sub-registrar’s workplace on March 19, 2021. 

The very subsequent day (March 20, 2021), he filed the nomination for the Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency. In his election affidavit, Kuzhalnadan has proven the worth of his 50 per cent share within the property at Rs 3.5 crore. 

“This means that the property is worth Rs 7 crore. The Congress MLA, who is making accusations against everyone, has evaded stamp duty and registration fees worth several lakhs through this deal alone. Apart from this, Kuzhalnadan has purchased two more properties through his benami, as per Rajakumari sub-registar’s office’s 245/2022 and 246/2022 title deeds,” in keeping with Mohanan.

The expenses towards Kuzhalnadan are seen because the CPM’s political transfer, because the Congress MLA has been continuously attacking Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his household. 

‘Will give reply to CPM allegation in the present day’

Responding to the CPM’s allegation of cash laundering and evasion of stamp responsibility and registration, Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA, welcomed any investigation on this regard. “I own a house and property in Chinnakanal. There was no evasion of tax in the purchase. I welcome any type of inquiry,” he mentioned including that he’ll give a reply to the CPM’s allegation on Wednesday.