Poll vigil: Cash above ₹10,000 to be seized at checkposts
Vizianagaram officials have announced that cash exceeding ₹10,000 will be seized at checkposts during the election period to prevent the circulation of unaccounted money. The administration is also coordinating election schedules with local cultural festivals.
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Strict financial monitoring during elections is a key mechanism for ensuring fair democratic processes in India.
Poll vigil: Cash above ₹10,000 to be seized at checkposts left Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy BY ARRANGEMENT The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/evwqfc/article71588904.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9604_16_2_2026_11_8_36_1_IMG_20260216_WA0014.JPG BY ARRANGEMENT Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, 16 02 2026. Vizianagaram Collector S.Ramsundar Reddy. Arrangement VIZIANAGARAM: Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy and Superintendent of Police A..R. Damodar on Thursday said cash exceeding ₹10,000 carried by individuals during the election period would be seized at checkposts. The money would be returned only after the owners’ submit documents of proof. Addressing the media, Mr. Ramsundar Reddy said: “The rule would come into force immediately to avoid circulation of unaccounted money during elections.” He requested business persons to use bank transactions for their day to day requirements and cooperate with the government.
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