The Election Commission on Thursday analysed the tour report of the second visit of senior poll observers to West Bengal where assembly elections are scheduled to be held in June 2011. The EC is satisfied that the law and order situation is under control.
"The impact of two visits has certainly helped us to estimate the possible para-military deployment in the state. Things are under control," a senior EC official told rediff.com.
From West Bengal, the EC's concentration is now turning towards poll-bound Tamil Nadu, and that too to control currency flow during the poll dates.
The Election Commission plans a quick survey of key constituencies in Tamil Nadu where 'cash for vote' is popular with black money power. The EC would evolve a strategy to tackle the issue of money play in the April, 2011 elections.
The EC having seen a peaceful atmosphere in West Bengal after deputing high level team of observers twice is now keen to send a team to Tamil Nadu.
Officials of the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Wednesday discussed with Election Commission officials and are believed to have shortlisted ten senior officials to spread out next week in Tamil Nadu.
They are likely to make surprise visits to nationalised banks to identify withdrawal of huge amounts in cash, or transactions from private companies to individuals which has a bearing of more than Rs 5 lakhs.
Other methods adopted in Bihar are also being contemplated to check VVIP helicopters and smaller aircrafts whether currencies are being brought with the passengers.
These customs and excise officials will regulate the cash flow through private air carriers.
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