State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pushpender Rajput appealed to people to carry documentary evidence in support of possession or transportation of cash in excess of Rs 50,000.
"Carrying undisclosed cash would be kept under close surveillance and necessary action would be taken under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and in accordance with the instructions issued by the Election Commission," Rajput said.
The CEO advised that the agriculturists carrying proceeds from sale of apples should carry documents like -- proof of agricultural land holding and sale receipt.
Any cash carried which was to be deposited in the bank should be accompanied by copy of cashbook of the business concern.
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"The Income Tax Department would seize the cash as reported by static and mobile surveillance teams in the state if the same was not properly explained before the authorities," he said.
"The I-T officials may search the office and residence premises of such person under search and seizure provisions of the Income Tax Act," he said.
"Any complaint received about availability of large amount of cash in a business premises or residence, necessary action would be taken with the help of police and executive magistrate under the Income Tax Laws," said Rajput.
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