Madras High Court Issues Notice to TVK Chief Vijay Over Rs.100 Crores Discrepancy in Affidavit

Chennai: The Madras High Court has issued a formal notice to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay following allegations of a significant financial discrepancy in his election affidavits. The court’s action comes just as the state prepares for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, creating a major hurdle for the TVK leader.

The bench, led by Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan, noted that there appears to be an inconsistency of approximately ₹100 crore between the asset declarations filed for two different constituencies. According to the petition filed by Chennai resident V Vignesh, Vijay disclosed assets worth roughly ₹115.13 crore in his affidavit for the Perambur constituency, while the filing for the Trichy (East) seat declared a much higher value of approximately ₹220.15 crore.

During the hearing on Monday, the court orally remarked that the non-disclosure of such a vast sum constitutes a serious "irregularity." 
The petitioner has alleged that this lack of transparency suggests a suppression of assets and has called for a thorough investigation by the Director General of Income Tax into the source and ownership of these funds.

In addition to the financial discrepancies, Vijay’s legal disclosures have also been called into question. Reports indicate that while one affidavit claimed a clean record, the other mentioned pending FIRs, further complicating the legal standing of his nomination.

In the wake of the revelations, the Madras High Court has now directed notices to Vijay, the Election Commission of India, and the Income Tax Department to provide clarification on these inconsistencies. The petitioner has sought a formal probe into the assets published by Vijay and requested a report be submitted to the Returning Officers of both constituencies and has asked for this report to be made public on or before the polling date of April 23, to ensure the general public can make an informed choice before they vote.