Ahead of assembly elections in states and general elections next year, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released the standard operating procedure for preventive vigilance mechanisms to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections.
In line with directions of the Election Commission, which had expressed concerns that smuggled goods/contrabands and other illicit articles may be used to lure the voters during the election process, the CBIC has directed its field formations to monitor use of both monetary and non-monetary items to lure voters during elections.
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