EC directs CBDT to verify assets declared by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar
The action was taken after the Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging a mismatch in actual and declared assets in the affidavit filed by Chandrashekhar.
Any mismatch and falsification of an affidavit is dealt with under Section 125 A of the Representation of the People Act 1951.
As per the law, concealing any information in nomination papers or affidavits is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with a fine, or both.
