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Chettinad Group

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2024

    Coal-handling investigation and provisional asset attachment

    The Enforcement Directorate provisionally attached more than ₹298 crore in immovable property belonging to South India Corporation Private Limited under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The investigation concerned allegations that a coal-handling contract continued for 19 years beyond its original five-month term, allegedly causing approximately ₹908 crore in loss to TANGEDCO. The cited action was provisional.

  2. 2015

    Income-tax searches and reported unaccounted income

    The Income Tax Department conducted extensive searches at properties linked to the group. Reports stated that the action uncovered unaccounted income exceeding ₹300 crore, including cash and jewellery. This entry records the reported enforcement event and allegations, not a final adjudication.

  3. 2013

    Annamalai University takeover and alleged mismanagement

    The Tamil Nadu government took over Annamalai University amid allegations of financial and administrative mismanagement. The supplied material does not provide the final legal or administrative disposition of all allegations.