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2024 (4) TMI 689 - SCH - Money LaunderingMoney Laundering - summons issued by the petitioner, ED under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) - HELD THAT:- From the documents produced on record today, it appears that the said respondents – Collectors instead of respecting this Court’s order, did not appear in person and filed their replies to the summons dated 01.03.2024 issued by the ED, stating inter alia that the information and data sought for is maintained by the other executive wings and would be required to be collected from different departments and offices located at various places and the process will require some time. When the Court had passed the order directing them to appear in response to the summons issued by the ED, they were expected to obey the said order and remain present before the ED. By not following the order, they have created an impression that they do not have respect either for the Court, or for the law, much less for the Constitution of India. Such an approach is strongly deprecated. It is directed that the respondents – District Collectors shall remain personally present and appear before the ED on 25.04.2024 and respond to the summons issued under Section 50 of the PMLA in respect of the information /data sought therein, failing which, strict view shall be taken in the matter. List on 06.05.2024 for reporting the compliance.
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