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The gutkha scam in Tamil Nadu

A secret report that went mysteriously missing after it was handed over to the State government; the reported involvement of senior police officers, a Minister and other officials; and an Opposition which received the CBI probe it has been clamouring for — the Tamil Nadu gutkha scam has all the makings of a sensation. Here is The Hindu’s reportage on this scam.

April 26, 2018 05:38 pm | Updated November 23, 2022 08:42 pm IST

Income Tax department has informed the Madras High Court that its report to the then DGP Ashok Kumar on the details of corruption involving the State Health Minister, top police officers and others in the gutkha scam was found during a recent search in Veda Nilayam.

Income Tax department has informed the Madras High Court that its report to the then DGP Ashok Kumar on the details of corruption involving the State Health Minister, top police officers and others in the gutkha scam was found during a recent search in Veda Nilayam.

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Former Tamil Nadu Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar. File

Gutkha scam | CBI charges former Ministers, DGPs

The gutkha scam was first exposed byThe Hindu in June 2017.

Gutkha scam | Former Ministers B.V. Ramana, C. Vijayabaskar and ex-DGPs to be prosecuted

Health Minister's residence in Greenways road, Chennai.

Gutkha scam: CBI conducts searches in houses of Minister Vijaya Baskar, DGP T.K. Rajendran and 30 others in T.N.

‘CBI should investigate sexual harassment charge against IGP’

Special Correspondent

Govt. should handover Gutkha case documents to ED: Ramadoss

The sale of gutkha is banned in Tamil Nadu.

CBI grills gutkha manufacturer

A paan vendor selling 'Gutkha', chewable tobacco at Sirpur Kagaznagar, Adilabad district, Telangana on April 26, 2018 .

Gutkha case: ED seeks I-T documents

Gutkha scam: ED files money laundering case

Gutkha files: DVAC probe to continue

Photo for representation.

CBI registers case in Tamil Nadu gutkha scam

BANGALORE, 30/05/2011: A vendor displaying gutkha paper packets, in Bangalore on May 30, 2011.
Photo: G.P. Sampath Kumar

Gutkha scam in Tamil Nadu: the story so far

New Delhi: 30/03/2015: Gutkha and Pan Masala is being slod at one og the roadside shop. , New Delhi on Monday . Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma

I-T probe unearths payment of bribes to TN Minister, officials for gutkha sale

BANGALORE, 30/05/2011: A vendor displaying gutkha paper packets, in Bangalore on May 30, 2011.
Photo: G.P. Sampath Kumar

The Hindu Impact

Home Ministry calls for report on gutkha scam in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI , TAMILNADU , 10/10/2015:FOR CITY:- T. K. Rajendran(left), Additional Director General of Police, addressing to media after assuming charge as Chennai city commissioner of police at the commissionerate, Vepery in Chennai on Saturday. Photo. M. Moorthy

PIL petition filed in High Court against T. K. Rajendran as DGP

Mohamed Imranullah S.

T.K. Rajendran. File photo

DGP posting: Court calls for records

Special Correspondent

The report contained details of alleged payoffs by a gutkha manufacturer to a minister, two top police officers.

I-T Dept did hand over gutkha scam report to Chief Secretary

Stalin demands inquiry by CBI into gutkha scam

Special Correspondent

T.K. Rajendran M_VEDHAN

HC rejects plea to rehear DGP case

Mohamed Imranullah S.

I-T report to T.N. govt. goes missing

CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 12/04/2017: DMK working president M.K. Stalin at a public meeting at New Washermanpet in Chennai on April 12, 2017.
Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam

Missing files: DMK, PMK seek CBI probe

Special Correspondent

T.K. Rajendran M_VEDHAN

HC fixes norms for gutkha scam probe

Mohamed Imranullah S.

Police thwart protest by Arappor Iyakkam

Special Correspondent

Why can’t CBI probe gutkha scam, asks HC

Special Correspondent

The Opposition too had demanded action against the corrupt in the gutkha case.

FIR in gutkha scam has no mention of Minister, two DGP-rank officers

T. Ramakrishnan

BANGALORE, 30/05/2011: A vendor displaying gutkha paper packets, in Bangalore on May 30, 2011.
Photo: G.P. Sampath Kumar

GST Intelligence collects ₹9-crore excise for gutkha

P. Rama Mohana Rao addressing the media at his residence.

Jayalalithaa wanted to take action in gutkha scam: T.N. ex-Chief Secretary Rama Mohana Rao

Picture used for representational purpose

Gutkha scam probe hits a roadblock

Income Tax department has informed the Madras High Court that its report to the then DGP Ashok Kumar on the details of corruption involving the State Health Minister, top police officers and others in the gutkha scam was found during a recent search in Veda Nilayam.

I-T Dept. tells court its report on gutkha scam found in Jayalalithaa's residence Veda Nilayam

S. Vijay Kumar,Mohamed Imranullah S.

Pyare’s appointment challenged

Special Correspondent

Fresh revelation: The I-T department said the letter was found at V.K. Sasikala’s room at Veda Nilayam.

Gutkha scam: ‘secret letter’ found in Jaya’s house

BANGALORE, 30/05/2011: A vendor displaying gutkha paper packets, in Bangalore on May 30, 2011.
Photo: G.P. Sampath Kumar

Two more IPS officers involved in gutkha scam

The contraband is being smuggled into the State mainly via trains.

Gutkha scam: I-T dept. for CBI probe

Special Correspondent

Stalin sees bid to shield gutkha scam culprits

Special Correspondent

New Delhi:MAY 31,2008 -----A Paan vendor selling 'Gutkha', chewable tobacco , as the world is observing World No Tobacco Day, in New Delhi on May 31,2008 ,.Photo:Sushil Kumar Verma.

Gutkha scam: DVAC yet to file chargesheet

T. Ramakrishnan

DVAC sends questionnaire to CM’s Additional Secretary on gutkha scam

CHENNAI, 11/01/2018 : For Tamil Nadu Desk : Gutka is sold in separate packets of tobacco and pan masala as there is a government ban on gutkha in Chennai City. Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam

Madras High Court orders CBI probe into gutkha scam in Tamil Nadu

Special Correspondent

Gutkha scam: Vaiko demands DGP’s resignation

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